Foreign National Arrested For Stealing US$16,000 From Parked Car In Harare

Detectives from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have arrested a foreign national in connection with a high-value car theft in Harare.

In a statement, the ZRP confirmed that on 30 August 2025, officers acted on a tip-off and arrested Lama Gabriel Gabi (40) in connection with the theft of US$16,000 from a Toyota Hilux parked at Greenfield Shopping Centre on 14 May 2025.

During the arrest, detectives reportedly recovered a destabiliser remote control and three car keys, including one for a Honda Accent vehicle. Read the statement:

“On 30/08/25, detectives from Harare acted on a tip and arrested Lama Gabriel Gabi (40), a foreign national, in connection with a case of theft from a motor vehicle which occurred at Greenfield Shopping Centre in Harare on 14/05/25.

“The suspect allegedly stole US$16 000 cash from the complainant’s Toyota Hilux vehicle after the complainant had parked his car at the shopping centre.

“The detectives searched the suspect and recovered a destabilizer remote control and three car keys, including one for a Honda Accent vehicle. More details to be availed.”

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