Mutare Bicycle Robber Sentenced to 12 Years Behind Bars After Robbing Teen at Gunpoint
A Mutare robber who robbed a teen of his bicycle at gunpoint has been convicted and sentenced to 12 years behind bars for robbery.
Teen Robbed at Gunpoint While Running Errands
According to reports, the crime occurred when the 17-year-old boy was heading to the shops. Josiah Saungweme, 30, of Bvirindi B, Mutare, approached the teen, pretending to ask for directions. When the teenager stopped to assist him, Saungweme pulled out a blow F92 pistol. He then demanded, “Surrender your bicycle”
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Terrified, the teenager complied and handed over his silver Buffalo bicycle. After taking the bike, Saungweme ordered the boy to run away. The frightened teenager quickly fled the scene and went straight to the nearest police station.
Swift Police Action
The boy wasted no time in filing a report. Police launched an investigation and quickly identified Saungweme as the suspect. Officers arrested him shortly thereafter.
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Saungweme was brought before the Mutare Magistrate’s Court, where he faced robbery charges. During the trial, evidence clearly indicated his guilt. The court found him guilty, leading to his 12-year prison sentence.
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Another Case: Copper Cable Theft
In a separate case, Douglas Dzingano has been sentenced to 5 years in jail for violating the Railways Acts. Authorities reported that Dzingano was caught by NRZ loss control on December 26, 2024. He was digging up copper cables along the railway line when officials apprehended him.
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The stolen copper cables measured around 5 meters and were valued at approximately US$250. Dzingano’s actions not only breached the law but also posed risks to railway safety.