Tinaani Nyabereka
Gweru -two men were last week arrested for alleged unlawful entry and theft cases that were reported in Mtapa and Mkoba 19
Midlands Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko however applauded the community for supplying that led to the arrest of the two.
“I would like to applaud members of the public who supplied positive information that led to the arrest of the two suspects.
“Police have cleared cases committed during the period extending from May to September 2022,” he said.
It is alleged the duo of Gibson Marifanda (44) of Sekope Township in Gweru and Tawanda Moyo (25) of no fixed abode have been moving around armed with iron bars and unlawfully entered into 10 different houses on separate occasions.
The two stole cash, cell phones, gas tanks, solar batteries, laptops, television sets and various groceries all valued at ZW$ 2 599 444.
Police investigations went on after getting a tip which then led off to the arrest of the two suspects.
The recovered property was worth ZW$ 1 706 424-00 and iron bars used in the commission of the offences were recovered.
Nine complainants have since positively identified the recovered property.
The two suspects were taken to Gweru Magistrate Court for initial appearance on September 16, 2022 and were remanded in custody for further trial at a later date.
