Mt Darwin man arrested over a record 29 housebreak...

Mt Darwin man arrested over a record 29 housebreaking cases in 2 months

Zim Now Writer

A 30-year-old man, Shaudhai Mangava, of Mt Darwin was arrested in connection with 29 cases of unlawful entry into premises and theft.

On 28th July 2023, Mangava was arrested by the police after he was apprehended by members of the public for breaking into Sohwe Primary School, Dotito administration block before stealing a first aid kit. His accomplices, Matrice Kambanisa, Tendekai Chinomona and one Gono escaped.

In a statement, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the incident: “The suspect is linked to unlawful entry and theft cases which occurred at Mupedza Bottle Store, Rushinga on 28th April 2023, Chikonye Complex Rushinga on 28th April 2023, Nyabani Complex, Rushinga on 28th April 2023, Rushinga High School, Mt Darwin on 01st June 2023, Matondwe High School, Mt Darwin on 06th June 2023, Chimhanda High School, Rushinga on 06th June 2023, Sohwe Secondary School, Dotito on 17th June 2023, Rumwa Business Centre on 17th June 2023, Nyamaroza Primary School, Rushinga on 17th June 2023, Chatumbama Business Centre, Mt Darwin on 29th June 2023, Madziwa Secondary School, Madziwa on 02nd July 2023 and Chimanja Business Centre, Ditito on 23rd July 2023, where groceries, airtime vouchers, stationery, cell phones and 33 laptops were stolen.”

The ZRP is appealing for information which may lead to the arrest of Kambanisa, Chinomona and Gono. Anyone with the information should report at any nearest police station.