ZRP nabs three robbers, car thief

Police have arrested four suspects in connection with separate robbery and motor vehicle theft cases in Nyanga, Mutare and Harare, with investigations continuing into some of the incidents.

The cases include an armed robbery at a business centre in Nyanga, the theft of a Toyota Hiace in Mutare, a street robbery in Harare and an attack on a tuckshop operator in Mayobodo.

In Nyanga, police arrested Maxwell Tangwena, 45, in connection with a robbery at Nyamhanda Business Centre in Nyamaropa on October 9, 2026.

The suspect allegedly entered a shop armed with a pellet gun, which he pointed at the complainant before firing a shot into the air to instil fear.

He allegedly went on to steal groceries and US$5 in cash.

The complainant managed to escape and alert police at ZRP Nyamaropa, leading to Tangwena’s arrest.

In a separate incident in Mutare, police arrested Obvious Charamba, 55, following the theft of a Toyota Hiace from Glow Petroleum service station on October 3.

The incident occurred at around 10pm after the complainant had parked the vehicle at the service station, leaving the keys in the ignition.

Charamba allegedly took advantage of the unattended vehicle and drove away with it, prompting a police response that led to his arrest.

Meanwhile, two men were arrested in connection with a robbery at the corner of Robert Mugabe Way and Angwa Street in Harare on October 5.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) identified the suspects as Stephen Madzoro and Munashe Gurupira.

The two allegedly acted alongside two accomplices who are still at large. The group is accused of attacking a complainant and stealing his cellphone and US$135.

In another robbery case, police arrested Msizi Khumalo, 21, in connection with an attack at a tuckshop in Mayobodo on September 28.

The incident occurred at around 10 pm when the suspect allegedly stormed the shop and attacked the complainant while demanding cash.

During the robbery, Khumalo allegedly stabbed the complainant once in the left arm before stealing cash and three cellphones.

The stolen property was valued at US$598.