Elliot Vento Mtambo (28) of Mantanjeni in Mbembesi appeared
before Bulawayo magistrate Gamuchirai Gore facing charges of escaping from
police custody, unlawful entry and theft.
He pleaded guilty to escaping from police custody and
pleaded not guilty to the unlawful entry and theft charges.
A court heard that on 15 October last year, Mtambo went to
his neighbour’s house during his absence, shattered a window pane to gain entry
to steal US$50.
He was spotted by a passerby while he was walking out of
the homestead.
The matter was reported to the police leading to his
arrest.
The court further heard that despite being handcuffed,
Mtambo attempted to escape from the police station while awaiting transfer to
Bulawayo court.
He ran for approximately one kilometre before police
officers apprehended him. B Metro
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