Police in Mashonaland Central province have accounted for two suspected notorious robbers Shepherd Kamhandu (19) and Douglas Kaingidza (39) linked to a spate of robberies and break-ins in Mt Darwin district between July 29, 2023, and January 27 this year.
In a statement early this week, national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the two were apprehended by the public while selling some of their stolen loot in Rushinga.
“Detectives managed to link the two suspects to a case of unlawful entry and theft which occurred at Kandeya township, Mt Darwin in which the suspects broke into a shop and stole 100 bricks of Pacific Storm and Breeze cigarettes, 45 bricks of Everest cigarettes, one brick of Madison cigarettes, three crates of Carling Black Label Quarts, one by 750 mls Hunters beer and one by 750 mls Mayfair beer all valued at US$1 286.00,” read the statement.
According to Nyathi, the duo’s arrest led to the recovery of 70 bricks of cigarettes, various clothes, blankets, a 32-inch television set, five gas tanks, jewellery, cellphones, and other accessories all valued at US$1 787.00.
“Investigations carried out unearthed that the two suspects were linked to 24 counts of unlawful entry into premises cases, seven counts of robbery cases and four counts of theft cases,” he said.
Meanwhile, the cops have appealed for information that may lead to the arrest of Nelson Batsirai Makwengura (30) who allegedly stole 330 tonnes of Polypropylene HKR102 worth US$442 000.
