Bulawayo serial robbers suspects apprehended.

Arrested

Police in Bulawayo has arrested six alleged serial robbers who committed a string of robbery cases within Bulawayo CBD and western suburbs during the period from March 2023.

Police Spokesperson Inspector Abednico Ncube confirmed the arrest of Lookout Dube (42) of Mzilikazi, Thabisani Ndlovu (29) of Cowdray Park, Meluleki Thebe (35) of Mzilikazi, Rangarirai Betserai (47) of Mbundane, Trust Ndlovu Alias Celani (40) of Nguboyenja, Bulawayo and Thembelani Madeya Alias Salolo, of Nguboyenja, Bulawayo for a series of robbery cases whilst three are still at large.

A String of Robberies

Inspector Ncube said, “During the period from march 2023, the accused persons committed a string of robbery cases within bulawayo cbd and western suburbs. They used a similar means of manhandling security guards who will be on duty forcing them into the guard rooms were one of the accused person will remain guarding them whilst the rest will open locked doors to gain entry into the premises.”

“Whilst inside the accused persons would steal targeting electrical gadgets, truck batteries, driiling machines, angle grinders, gas appliances, clothing, groceries and went away unnoticed,” Inspector Ncube added.

Raid Conducted

Inspector Ncube revealed that on 7 March 2023, information was received to the effect that Dube is part of the gang involved in these robberies. Acting on the tip off, a raid was conducted at the accused place of residence leading to his arrest. Same was questioned and he confessed to committing these robberies and implicated other accused persons as his accomplices leading to the arrest of Thabisani Ndlovu, Meluleki Thebe and Rangarirai Betserai. The accused person led the detectives to the recovery of some of the stolen property.

The tip off

Recently on the 3rd of May 2023, police received information to the effect that Ndlovu and Madeya were staying and sleeping in a motor vehicle wreckage, parked at Mpopoma, Bulawayo. The team reacted to the information and arrested the accused persons. Upon being interviewed, the two admitted to having committed the robbery cases in the company of their accomplices.

Community policing

In light of the incident, Inspector Ncube said, “As police we appreciate the level of participation in the fight against crime by members of the public which creates a difficult environment for criminals. We appeal to anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of three remaining accused persons for Mthulisi Mudimba, Edmore Zinyoro and Fanuel Chigororo who are still at large to report at any nearest police station.”

Increasing Security

Inspector Ncube also urged the community to use target hardening techniques in their business premises by increasing doors and windows burglar bars security.