Blessing Kamushanga (26) and Oscar Mhozha (26) were
allegedly targeting women in and around the Southerton area were arrested
following reports made to the police.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul
Nyathi said the two were suspected of offering lifts to women in their Honda
Fit vehicle around Southerton area and would later rob the victims of handbags,
cash and other valuables.“A cellphone and bank cards were recovered. They are expected
to appear in court soon. Members of the public who may have fallen victim are
urged to come forward,” he said.
During the past few months, police have been warning
commuters against boarding unregistered private vehicles at undesignated points
as some of these were driven by robbers. The criminals were using Toyota Raum,
Spacio, Ipsum and Honda Fit vehicles.
The criminals usually go to undesignated places to pick-up
unsuspecting commuters and there will be three to seven occupants in the vehicle
who pretend to be in a hurry or to be running away from traffic police
officers.
Meanwhile, a white Mazda Demio which was stolen in an armed
robbery where US$6 000 cash was also taken in Msasa, Harare on Wednesday has
been recovered after being dumped in Chishawasha.
Police have been intensified investigations to identify the
six suspects involved in the armed robbery. Herald
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