Former ZiFM Stereo Presenter Lochnation Caught Red-Handed Stealing Wine
Former ZiFM Stereo presenter Lorraine Charlotte Bgoya, popularly known as Lochnation, found herself in a rather embarrassing situation when she appeared in court for stealing two bottles of wine from Food Lover’s Market in Avondale, Harare.
Former ZiFM Stereo Presenter Lochnation Convicted for Stealing Wine
During her court appearance, Bgoya pleaded guilty to two charges of theft. She was convicted of theft and fined US$100 by Harare magistrate Mr Gamuchirai Gore.
Regarding the second charge, Bgoya received a one-month prison sentence, which was fully suspended on the condition that she repay Food Lover’s Market US$28.
The complainant in this case was Food Lover’s Market Avondale, represented by their internal security officer, Mr Nurse Chiweshe.
Details of the Theft and Apprehension
The court heard that on February 21 at approximately 11:46 am, Bgoya walked into Food Lover’s Market, took a 750ml bottle of Malibu Liquor from the shelf, hid it inside her handbag and left the store unnoticed.
A few days later, on February 24 around 5:30 pm, Bgoya visited the same shop and repeated her actions by hiding a 750ml bottle of Beefeater London Strawberry wine in her maroon handbag.
Unbeknownst to Bgoya, her actions were captured on the store’s CCTV footage, which was being monitored by Chiweshe. Chiweshe promptly followed Bgoya outside the store and apprehended her.
A thorough search of Bgoya’s handbag revealed both the 750ml bottle of Beefeater London Strawberry wine and the 750ml Malibu liquor bottle.
Upon reviewing the CCTV footage, Chiweshe confirmed that the theft of the Malibu liquor had taken place on February 21. The total value of the stolen items amounted to US$57, with only US$28 being recovered.
