Crimes and Courts
HARARE – A foreign national has been arrested by detectives from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) in connection with the theft of US$16,000 from a parked car in the capital.
The suspect, identified as Lama Gabriel Gabi (40), was arrested on 30 August 2025 following a tip-off received by police. He is alleged to have stolen the substantial sum of cash from a Toyota Hilux that was parked at Greenfield Shopping Centre on 14 May 2025.
In a statement confirming the arrest, the ZRP said,
“On 30/08/25, detectives from Harare acted on a tip and arrested Lama Gabriel Gabi (40), a foreign national, in connection with a case of theft from a motor vehicle which occurred at Greenfield Shopping Centre in Harare on 14/05/25.”
The police further reported that a search of the suspect led to the recovery of key evidence.
“The detectives searched the suspect and recovered a destabilizer remote control and three car keys, including one for a Honda Accent vehicle,” the statement read.
The arrest highlights the continued efforts by police to combat crimes targeting motorists. Investigations are ongoing, with the ZRP stating that “more details [are] to be availed.”
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