A Zimbabwean man, Bright Makuvatsine, has been sentenced to jail for theft after posing as a rescuer at an accident scene and stealing from the victims.
Makuvatsine, a resident of
Kuwadzana Extension, was convicted on charges of theft and unlawful possession
of a firearm in the Harare Magistrate's Court.
The incident took place on the
evening of June 28, 2024, along Bulawayo Road near Sogo Service Station in
Whitehouse, Harare. Makuvatsine was among the bystanders who gathered to assist
a couple involved in a traffic accident. Under the guise of helping, he stole a
satchel from the couple, which contained personal belongings, including a 9mm
Sarsilmaz pistol.
Makuvatsine's crime was uncovered on August
23, 2024, when he was found in possession of the stolen firearm at the
Kuwadzana 6 shopping centre. After his arrest, he led police to recover some of
the stolen items.
The court sentenced Makuvatsine
to 12 months in prison for theft, with four months suspended on the condition
of good behaviour. Additionally, he was fined US$300 for unlawful possession of
the firearm, with the failure to pay resulting in an additional four months
imprisonment.
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