ZRP officer in court for stealing US$24 000

Zim Now Writer

A 34-year-old police officer, Tobias Pedzisayi, was arraigned before the Karoi Magistrates’ Courts facing charges of unlawful entry.

Pedzisai was last week arrested after he allegedly broke into an office and stole US$24 000.

The National Prosecuting Authority said Pedzisai was allegedly caught on CCTV camera breaking into the complainant’s office at around 1am on March 3, 2024.

“In the CCTV footage, the accused person is allegedly seen breaking a safe using an unidentified object. He allegedly got away with US$24 000. The accused person also stole the CCTV camera, which captured his activities.

“The complainant found out about the infraction at around 0600hrs and made a report to the police, leading to the accused person’s arrest on the 9th of April 2024.

“The accused person allegedly bought a residential stand, motorcycle and building material worth US$6 000 from the proceeds and all were recovered,” the NPA said.

Pedzisayi is expected in court today.

In another case, a 32-year-old man, Sipho Moyo from Pumula East, Bulawayo was brought before the Inyathi Magistrates’ Court facing attempted stock theft charges.

The court heard that on March 8, 2024, the complainant’s herdboy went to release goats from the pen.

The herdboy found Moyo sleeping inside the pen. He was then apprehended by the villagers and a search was conducted, leading to the recovery of two knives.

He was interviewed by the villagers and he said that he had come with his friend, who is still at large. The friend had left him sleeping.

A report was then made to the police, leading to Moyo’s arrest.

He was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment of which six months were suspended for five years. He will serve effective six months in prison.