Police have arrested two suspected armed robbers suspects who after stealing set the shops on fire.
In a statement, ZRP said, on October, 29/10/26, police in Gweru acted on a tip-off and arrested Tephilia Sapphire (21) and Norman Mashindi (34) in connection with a fire incident which occurred on October 23 at a building along 6th Street, Gweru CBD, in which four shops were destroyed.
“Investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly stole cellphones and laptops valued at US$17 000.00 from one of the shops before setting the shop on fire.
“Police have since recovered cellphones and laptops valued at approximately US$10 000.00 from the suspects’ hotel room.
“The items were concealed in a black monarch bag, a travelling bag and a 50 kg sack.”
