A gang of three suspected armed robbers have been arrested in Bulawayo. Mkhaliphi Ncube, alias Mlonitshwa (25), of Cowdray Park, and Givemore Dladla (23) and Timothy Dube (28), both of 1257 Mbundane, were arrested on Tuesday.
According to CID spokesperson Detective Inspector Rachel Muteweri, the suspects would carry out their raids while the occupants were asleep, targeting homes for theft. She said (via <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/three-bulawayo-robbers-arrested/">The Herald</a>):
On November 14 at around 2:30 AM, the trio, together with their accomplices who are still at large pounced on the complainants who were fast asleep.
They damaged burglar bars and windows before gaining entry into the house, where they indiscriminately assaulted the complainants demanding cash and other valuables.
Fearing for their safety, the complainants surrendered $2 500, 10 cellphones, two metal detector batteries and four power banks.
On Tuesday, detectives from CID Homicide Bulawayo received information that the suspects were involved in the robbery and a follow-up was made leading to their arrest. Said Detective Insp Muteweri:
A Honda Fit Registration number AFC 1284 and three axes used in the commission of the crime were subsequently recovered. Also recovered were four cell phones, which the complainants have positively identified.
The suspects are also clearing another robbery case that occurred in Pumula, Bulawayo where they also robbed another complainant and got away with valuables.
In a related case, the CID Homicide team has arrested Lloyd Mujeketa (25) for vehicle theft, which occurred on Sunday.
The victim had left his Honda Fit unattended and unlocked, only to discover it missing upon his return.
Mujeketa was apprehended on Tuesday in central Bulawayo while driving the stolen vehicle.
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Three people were caught for robbing houses in Bulawayo while people were sleeping. They broke in, hurt the people, and stole money and phones. The police found them and arrested them. The police also found the stolen items and a car used in the robberies. The gang is being questioned for more crimes they might have done. Another person was caught for stealing a car in Bulawayo too. People need to be careful and make sure their homes and cars are secure.

Three Arrested For Armed Robbery In Bulawayo

A specialised unit of female homicide detectives from the Criminal Investigations Department’s Nehanda Team has been cracking down on armed robbers terrorising residents and businesses in Harare.
As reported by <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/all-female-police-crack-unit-unsettles-robbers/">The Herald</a>, this new all-female team was created to operate under the CID’s Women’s Network.
Over the weekend, four detectives from this elite squad engaged in a gunfight and busted an Epworth-based robbery syndicate. The confrontation resulted in the death of one suspect.
The other gang members were arrested when the female detectives called in reinforcements, including their male colleagues. This led to the recovery of firearms and ammunition used by the robbery syndicate.
The suspects are linked to 10 cases of robbery, including the one which occurred on May 16, 2022, at a security company in Harare where US$142 995 cash and six firearms were stolen.
Norest Prosper Mutambudzi (48) was killed following a shoot-out in Epworth on July 18, while Thembinkosi Matutu (47) and Batsirai Hutsi (21) were arrested.
This followed the arrest of Innocent Chawaguta (37), Tafadzwa Chirinda Charute (36), Owen Mbayi (37), Promise Mussa (36), Tapiwa Chigwaze (39), Winston Matizanadzo (46), Kamuriwo Mudziwaona (39), Farai Chauke (38), Simbarashe Vhazhure (33), John Manobo (34) and Happy Matombo (58), in connection with a spate of robbery cases which occurred in Harare and surrounding areas from May 2022 to April 2024.
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An all-female police team in Harare is catching armed robbers. The detectives are part of the CID's Nehanda Team and Women's Network. They recently stopped a robbery gang in Epworth, leading to one suspect's death and others' arrest. The gang is linked to many robbery cases, including one in May 2022 where cash and firearms were stolen. Many suspects have been arrested in connection with various robbery cases in the area. The female detectives are doing a great job in catching the robbers.

All-female Police Crack Unit Unsettles Armed Robbers

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)’s Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has warned armed robbers that they will be dealt with severely.
The warning comes after detectives gunned down more than five armed robbers and arrested more than 24 this month including six South Africans.
The CID also reportedly foiled a planned armed robbery in Kwekwe resulting in the arrest of suspects for conspiracy to commit armed robbery after a shootout.
Speaking in an interview with <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/severe-consequences-await-armed-robbers/">The Sunday News</a> in Bulawayo, Acting Chief Director CID, Assistant Commissioner Jealous Nyabasa warned armed robbers that they will face the full consequences of their actions. He said:
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I want to make it clear that there is no space for armed robberies in Zimbabwe. If you touch a gun, the repercussions will be severe.
As we speak, this festive season we have had several encounters with armed robbers including two South Africans who were gunned down.
So the message is, you touch a gun, you die by the gun. We will not allow our people to suffer at the hands of armed robbers, we will deal with them severely.
</blockquote>
Asst Comm Nyabasa said they have deployed specialised crack teams even in remote areas to deal with dangerous criminals. He said:
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It was traditionally rare to find armed robbers in rural areas but now because of the changing dynamics, rural areas are witnessing economic growth.
People in the rural areas now have the means and ways of getting money so criminals also do their homework, they also do their intelligence analysis and can follow where the money is.
This means there is some cash in the rural areas and they follow that is why these cases are escalating in the rural areas.
However, as police we are prepared, we have established crack teams in our districts, stations and whatever rural area be it Binga or wherever we have our specialised units who are ready.
</blockquote>
Asst Comm Nyabasa also said Police now have to contend with emerging cybercrimes such as phishing attacks. He said:
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As a police service, we look at crimes of concern, to say which is the crime affecting more people at the moment.
We will witness a growth in crime but we try to put it to acceptable levels as you cannot eradicate crime.
These crimes of concern include murder, armed robberies and the new emerging cybercrimes like [phishing].
At the moment, we still have dark figures on these cybercrimes because they are just emerging crimes, some people are not reporting, some are reporting and some do not even understand what is happening.
I think we have to raise awareness of these crimes so that people are aware.
</blockquote>
<a href="https://www.ibm.com/topics/phishing">According to IBM</a>, phishing attacks are fraudulent emails, text messages, phone calls or websites designed to trick users into downloading malware, sharing sensitive information or personal data (e.g., Social Security and credit card numbers, bank account numbers, login credentials), or taking other actions that expose themselves or their organisations to cybercrime.
Meanwhile, Asst Comm Nyabsa expressed gratitude to various stakeholders including members of the public for their generosity and support.
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