Beitbridge Bureau
AN attempt to steal a handbag from a motorist gave away a habitual thief
when he was apprehended by his victim soon after snatching the bag from
the car along the Beitbridge-Masvingo Road on Sunday evening. The
officer commanding police in Beitbridge district, Chief
Superintendent Lawrence Chinhengo, said the suspect, Trust Chikuku had
been on the police wanted list for a series of housebreakings around the
border town.
He said on Sunday Chikuku was offered a lift by Mr Alick Hove who was
travelling to Masvingo with his wife. However, after travelling for
about 85km from the border town, Mr Hove decided to stop so that he
could pick some firewood at a nearby farm with his wife.
Chikuku who was left alone in the car stole a handbag containing identity documents, $39 and R200.
http://www.chronicle.co.zw/attempt-to-steal-from-motorist-gives-away-habitual-thief/“On their return, the Hoves discovered that a hand bag was missing
and Chikuku was nowhere to be seen. They then decided to track the
suspect until they caught up with him along the road as he was walking
towards Beitbridge,” he said.
They apprehended the suspect and handed him over to security guards at a nearby motel where he was detained overnight.
The complainant discovered the stolen handbag but with missing particulars.
Chikuku was taken to Mwenezi Police Station the following morning.
“During interrogations it was discovered that Chikuku was on the police
wanted list for several cases of unlawful entry around Beitbridge town
and surrounding areas,” said Chief Supt Chinhengo.
Chikuku is expected to appear in court soon.
http://www.chronicle.co.zw/attempt-to-steal-from-motorist-gives-away-habitual-thief/
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