POLICE have arrested a suspect in connection with the theft of US$20 000 from a cash-in-transit vehicle belonging to a private security company along the Beitbridge-Masvingo Highway on October 17.
The vehicle was transporting cash from Beitbridge to Mutare.
In a statement Thursday afternoon, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest of Kelvin Chisandako (24).
“On November 3, 2024, police in Masvingo arrested the suspect at Mangwawo village, Mawarire, Mwenezi after receiving information that he was in possession of large sums of cash,” he said.
“The suspect revealed to the police that he stole the money from the cash-in-transit vehicle which he boarded at Lutumba Business Centre, Beitbridge.
“The arrest led to the recovery of US$600 as well as ZAR2 320 cash, an empty cash box and a Toyota Aqua vehicle, registration number AGO 5702, which the suspect bought for US$9 800.”
Nyathi said investigations by the police established that the suspect used part of the money to buy 30x12-feet roofing sheets, 35x50 kg bags of cement, seven window frames, two French doors, 15 000 farm bricks, a cellphone and three men’s suits.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police applauds the public for forwarding positive information which led to the arrest of the suspect,” Nyathi said.
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“The public is urged to continue forwarding information regarding criminal activities to the Police on National Complaints Desk number (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp 0712 800 197 or contact any nearest Police Station.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police will ensure that the law takes its course on all criminals without fear or favour.”
