Police have arrested three men in connection with an armed robbery that took place on March 10 at Kirsty Coventry’s parents’ house in Harare.
The robbers stole cash and valuables worth over $90,000, including some of Coventry’s Olympic items.
Two brothers, John and Mike Nongwe, are set to appear in court on Friday, facing charges related to the burglary.
The brothers, armed with guns, held Coventry’s parents, Robert Edwin and Lyn Coventry, hostage by tying their hands and legs with shoelaces at their home in Harare’s Glen Lorne neighbourhood.
The robbers ransacked the house, stealing $15,000 in cash, jewellery worth $60,000, three hair dryers, Coventry’s Olympic swimsuits, travel bags, hearing aids valued at $5,000, and three hunting firearms.
Police have recovered some of the stolen items from the suspects, which will be presented as evidence in court.
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Two brothers were arrested for robbing Kirsty Coventry's parents' house in Harare. They stole over $90,000 worth of cash and valuables, including some of Coventry's Olympic items. The brothers tied up Coventry's parents with shoelaces and stole money, jewelry, swimsuits, travel bags, and more. Police recovered some stolen items and the brothers will face charges in court. The robbery happened on March 10 and the criminals have been caught.

Police Arrest Two Brothers Over Armed Robbery At Kirsty Coventry’s Parents’ House

Thieves broke into a company in Kelvin West, Bulawayo, on Monday night and stole a Chubb safe containing US$10,569.
The safe was found the following day along a stream bank, with the cash still inside.
In a statement, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said the thieves broke a window pane to gain entry into the company’s cash office.
The suspects loaded the Chubb safe onto a Jack trolley and made their escape. Police later tracked the trolley marks and recovered the safe and cash along a stream bank near a beer outlet in Tshabalala. The statement reads:
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The ZRP is investigating a case of unlawful entry into premises and theft which occurred at a company in Kelvin West, Bulawayo during the night on 06/01/25.
Unknown suspects broke a window pane before gaining entry into the company’s cash office where they stole US$10 569.00 cash which was in a Chubb safe. The suspects loaded the Chubb safe in a Jack trolley and went away.
On 07/01/25, Police in Bulawayo tracked the trolley marks and recovered the safe and US$10 569.00 along a stream bank near a beer outlet in Tshabalala. The suspects are on the run.
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Thieves stole a safe with $10,569 from a company in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. The police found the safe the next day with the money still inside. The thieves broke a window to get in and used a trolley to carry the safe. The police followed the trolley marks and found the safe near a beer outlet. The suspects are still not caught. The police are investigating the case.

Police Recover Stolen Safe With US$10,569 Intact

Police in Bulawayo have advised the public to adopt target-hardening techniques to secure their homes and utilize the house-under-supervision scheme available at all police stations in the country.
The call was made by Acting Spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in Bulawayo Province, Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele, following the arrests of two men, John Chari (34) and Ntandoyenkosi Mpofu (24), both from Matshobane, Bulawayo, in connection with a case of unlawful entry and theft.
According to Msebele, sometime in August 2024, the complainant, a 57-year-old male from Matshobane, left his house to visit his rural home in Plumtree.
He allegedly left his property under the custody of a caretaker, who was responsible for checking the house twice a week but was not residing there. Said Msebele (via <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/adopt-target-hardening-techniques-police-urge-public/">Chronicle</a>):
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On 02 January 2025 at around 0300 hours, the two accused persons proceeded to the complainant’s place of residence and forcibly opened the backdoor and gained entry into the house.
Whilst in the house the accused persons stole various household properties which included TVs, gas cylinders, laptops, suitcases and speakers.
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Chari and Mpofu allegedly used an unknown motor vehicle to transport the stolen property, which they then divided among themselves and kept at their respective residences.
Msebele said on the same day, the police received information about the accused’s whereabouts. Acting on the tip-off, they arrested Chari, who during the interview implicated Mpofu. This led to the recovery of some of the stolen property at their residences.
The complainant was notified and positively identified his property. The total value of the stolen items was estimated at US$7,000, with US$5,800 worth of property recovered. She added:
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As police, we urge the community to use target hardening techniques in their homes by putting burglar bars and security screen doors.
People are advised to communicate with their neighbours when leaving, practising a watch my back I watch your back theory and also utilise the house under a supervision scheme which is available at all police stations.
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In criminology, target hardening refers to the strategies and measures implemented to make potential targets of crime more difficult to access or attack.
The goal is to reduce opportunities for crime by enhancing physical security features and increasing the perceived risk of detection for offenders.
This approach can deter property crimes such as burglary, theft, and vandalism by making it harder for criminals to succeed.
Examples of target hardening measures include installing better locks, security cameras, improved lighting, and alarm systems.
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Police in Bulawayo are telling people to make their homes harder for thieves to enter. Two men were arrested for breaking into a man’s house and stealing things. The police say people should put burglar bars and strong doors on their homes to protect themselves. They also say people should talk to their neighbors when they leave their house to keep an eye out for each other. This can help stop crimes like stealing. Making it harder for thieves to get in can make them go somewhere else instead. Target hardening means making it tough for criminals to break into homes and steal things.

Police Recommend Target-Hardening Techniques For Homeowners

Burglars stole US$20 from Hwange Government Secondary School after failing to break into the strong room where Zimbabwe School Examination Council (ZIMSEC) examination papers were kept.
It is thought that the burglars wanted to steal ZIMSEC exam papers.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the break-in that occurred between Sunday night and Monday morning.
ZIMSEC spokesperson told the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/burglars-fail-to-steal-zimsec-examination-papers-take-only-us20-in-room-full-of-cash-and-cellphones/">Chronicle</a> that nothing was taken as the burglars “failed to get through the Chubb door”.
ZRP spokesperson in Matabeleland North Province said they are treating the matter as a case of unlawful entry.
He appealed to members of the public to assist with information leading to the identification and arrest of suspects as investigations are underway. Said Inspector Banda:
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This is a case of unlawful entry that occurred between 30 and 31 October and the suspect is not known.
At 5 AM Thulani Dube, a general hand staff reported for duty and discovered that the doors to the bursar, storeroom, head and deputy head offices were open.
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Inspector Banda said Dube alerted school authorities and a report was made to the police who attended the scene.
The suspects reportedly used bolt cutters to break padlocks and gain entry into the administration block.
They then broke down doors to the bursar’s office, head’s office and deputy head’s office.
They could not break through the chubb door into the strong room and left unnoticed.
However, they took only US$20 from the bursar’s office where they left an undisclosed amount of money untouched.
There were also computers, laptops and cellphone handsets in the office but they did not take any of them, raising suspicion that they were targeting examination material.
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Burglars Fail To Find ZIMSEC Exam Papers, Take Only US$20 From Room Full Of Cash, Laptops And Cellphones

Unknown suspects broke into the farmhouse Montana Vista Farm in Kezi, Matobo District, Matabeleland South Province and went away with several guns, Viceroy brandy, cash and household goods.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the incident occurred between 19 and 21 April this year. He said:
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The ZRP is appealing for information that may assist in the investigation of a case of unlawful entry into premises and theft which occurred between 19/04/23 and 21/04/23 at Montana Vista Farm, Kezi.
Unknown suspects broke into the farmhouse during the complainant’s absence before stealing, a 303 rifle, two shotgun rifles, an air gun, 25x 12-bore rounds, 15 x 303 rounds, 50 x 2,2 rifle rounds, two cellphones, ZWL$ 2 000, ZAR 3000 and US$300 cash as well as 3 x 750 ml Viceroy brandy, among other household goods.
Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station.
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Burglars often target homes and businesses that they perceive as vulnerable, such as those with poor lighting, weak or inadequate locks, or no security systems.
Measures that can be put in place to combat burglary include installing security cameras and alarms, reinforcing doors and windows, and ensuring that outdoor areas are well-lit.
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Burglars Steal Guns, Viceroy From Farm

Two suspected armed robbers sustained severe burns after the owner of a house they intended to break into doused them with sulphuric acid.
The suspects, Tatenda Bhebhe (23) of Mbizo 8 in Kwekwe and Mollen Banda (27) were part of a four-member gang that was breaking into houses and stealing cash and property in Zhombe, Midlands Province.
The two were later sold out by the burns caused by the sulphuric acid and were arrested as they sought medical attention.
Bhebhe was arrested by the police while admitted at Kadoma General Hospital while Banda was arrested while admitted at Gweru General Hospital.
After their arrest, the two implicated their accomplices, Tafadzwa Moyo (21) and Learnmore Masaga (22) both of Village Kesani under Chief Gwesela in Zhombe.
ZRP spokesperson in Midlands Province Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko told the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/burglars-burnt-with-sulphuric-acid-arrested-while-seeking-medical-attention/">Chronicle</a> the gang has been linked to 5 other cases ranging from malicious damage of property to robbery.
He said the injured suspects were doused with sulphuric acid as they tried to break down a door to Brighton Dlodlo’s homestead on 20 February. Said Insp Mahoko:
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On 20 February 2023 around 3 AM, Dlodlo of Village Ndabenkulu Chief Gwesela in Zhombe, was sleeping when he was awakened by the noise of the gang trying to break through the door to gain entrance into the house.
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Inspector Mahoko said Dlodlo took a bottle containing sulphuric acid and sprinkled it on the suspects’ faces through a hole they had created in the door resulting in them running away in pain.
On 25 February police received information that Bhebhe was admitted at Kadoma Hospital and they and arrested him.
Banda was later arrested while admitted at Gweru General Hospital.
The other two suspects were arrested at their homesteads after being implicated by the two.
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Homeowner Burns Burglars With Sulphuric Acid

Burglars broke into a Texas Chicken shop in Bulawayo city centre on Saturday night, used explosives to blast open a safe and stole more than US$6 000.
The shop is situated along Robert Mugabe Way between 4th and 5th Avenues.
Police in Bulawayo said the suspects covered the CCTV cameras with sacks and got away with US$5 828, R61 486 and ZW$10 530.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Bulawayo Province Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele said:
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Police in Bulawayo are investigating a case of unlawful entry and theft in aggravated circumstances where explosives were used to blast a cash safe box.
On 6 August 2022 at around 1800hrs, the complainant who works as a supervisor at a Texas Chickens shop situated in the CBD left for home after locking the shop doors and windows and setting the alarm system.
The next morning, the complainant received a call that the shop has been broken into.
The complainant got to the shop and discovered that the cash safe was blasted and cash amounting to US$5 828, R61 486-00 and ZW$10 530 was stolen.
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Asst Insp Msebele urged members of the business community to seek the services of reputable security companies.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/burglars-blow-up-texas-chicken-safe/">Chronicle</a>

Burglars Blow Up Texas Chicken Safe

St. Andrew’s Catholic Church has been temporarily shut down following a robbery break-in at the parish church in the early hours of 24 January 2022.
In a notice to congregants, the church said the church grounds were “desecrated and will need to be consecrated again by the Archbishop”. The notice read:
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Dear St Andrew’s Parish Family, it is with a painful heart that I announce the temporary closure of St Andrew’s Parish Church due to a Robbery Break in and Desecration that took place in the early hours to today January 24, 2022.
I am sorry to announce that robbers broke into the Parish House, Parish Hall and Parish Church and stole several items in all our three buildings.
Unfortunately, they also broke into the parish Church and stole the Mostrances, Chalices, Mass Kit, Ciboriums containing the blessed Sacrament and broke down the tabernacle. I have since managed to pick up the blessed sacrament which they disposed of in many places in the bush and by the roadside.
This act renders our Church Grounds desecrated and will need to be consecrated again by the Archbishop. With this said, the parish Church is as of today 24th January 2022, the Parish is closed until further notice.
Let us pray for each other, for the parish church and complete trust in God that He will bring us back soon in His soon-to-be-consecrated-House.
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See pictures of the church following the break-in:
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PICTURES: Break-in At St. Andrew's Catholic Church

Three suspected burglars were arrested recently for breaking into Women’s Affairs Minister Sithembiso Nyoni’s house in Chisipite, Harare and stole household items worth US$10 500.
The three men, Justin Nyamakanga Dodzo, Godfrey Magadu and Tafadzwa Mupfuurira on Wednesday appeared at the Harare Magistrates Court facing four counts of unlawful entry.
They were not asked to plead to the charges when they appeared before magistrate Judith Taruvinga who remanded them in custody to today for continuation of their bail application.
The State, through the investigating officer, opposed the granting of bail to the trio, saying they were flight risks and also likely to commit similar offences.
Lancelot Mutsokoti from the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) told the court that on 21 July this year, Minister Nyoni left Clinton Nkala, who is a caretaker and Steady Chikwaya from the police protection unit, manning her house.
The next day, Nkala, locked the doors and left Chikwaya on guard.
On 23 July, at around 5.45 am, Nkala was awakened by Chikwaya who wanted to know why he had left the doors open during the night.
Nkala is said to have told Chikwaya that he had locked the doors when he retired to bed.
They conducted a check around the house and noticed that the television set was missing and further checks revealed that various household items had been stolen.
Minister Nyoni’s son, Dumisani, reported the matter to the police.
The three men were arrested after they committed several other burglaries in Harare including in Vainona on 9 August and Chisipite on 16 August.
One Godfrey Chamunoda was spotted at Chisipite Shopping Centre riding a bicycle that had been stolen from Joseph Mudehanha who confronted him. Chamunoda then told Mudehanha that he had bought the bicycle from Magadu.
Magadu then led police to Glen Norah B in Harare where Dodzo and Mupfuurira were arrested at their residences.
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