By Gwen
Posted Jul 31, 2026 at 5:22 AM
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) arrested three individuals in connection with a robbery after they allegedly hired a vehicle under false pretenses.
The suspects, identified as Stanley Sibanda (52), Walter Nenyere (32), and Tadiwanashe Mbizi (22), reportedly pretended to be genuine passengers needing transport from Harare to Shamva.
According to ZRP, they approached the complainant at the Simon Muzenda Bus Terminus in Harare, offering US$50 to hire their car, claiming they were stranded travelers.
Upon reaching Shamva, the trio attacked the driver and stole a Mitsubishi Lancer, US$400 in cash, and other personal items, highlighting the need for caution against deceptive solicitations.
Further alleged on the same day, the suspects used the stolen vehicle to block a motorcycle on Harare–Mukumbura Road, specifically at the 190 km peg, targeting another commuter.
They assaulted the second complainant, taking a cellphone, a satchel with clothing, and identification documents, demonstrating the vulnerability of road users to such scams.
The suspects were apprehended by ZRP Mukumbura at Katarina Business Centre, and the stolen Mitsubishi Lancer was recovered shortly after the incidents.
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