By Staff Reporter
Harare – Police have arrested a 57-year-old man in connection with a daring armed robbery at Pircy Farm in Goromonzi, Mashonaland East province.
The incident, which occurred on November 3rd, saw armed robbers, some masked, terrorize the farm owners and make off with a significant amount of valuables.
CCTV footage captured during the robbery was widely circulated on social media, sparking public outrage and prompting a swift police investigation.
The stolen items included US$3,000 in cash, various clothing items, electronics, jewelry, groceries, and three firearms, with an estimated total value of US$1,000.
Police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi in Sunday statement confirmed the arrest of Sarezi Shonhiwa, who was apprehended in Zin’anga Village, Seke, following a tip-off from the public.
Shonhiwa was arrested at Zin’anga Village, Seke on Saturday by detectives from CID Homicide, Harare.
“The suspect admitted to being one of the suspects and implicated Godfrey Mapanzure, Brian Chiyanwa, Tawanda Manokore and Mhofu (no further particulars known) as his accomplices.
“Investigations by the detectives revealed that Godfrey Mapanzure and Tawanda Manokore were arrested on 9 November 2024 in connection with a case of armed robbery which occurred in Mutorashanga,” Nyathi said.
He added, “Sarezi Shonhiwa and his accomplices are also clearing another case of armed robbery which occurred on 26 October 2024 along Christon Bank Road, Christon Bank, where a Toyota Rav 4 vehicle, registration number AEE 6525, a Star pistol, five cell phones and USD 760.00 cash were stolen.”
Commissioner Nyathi expressed gratitude to the public for their assistance in the investigation and urged anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the remaining suspects to come forward.
