Five Arrested Over Armed Robbery Spree In Harare
Police have arrested five suspects in connection with a series of armed robbery cases that occurred in Harare between 17 July and 5 August 2026.
The suspects have been identified as Peter Gawa (31), Billian Magacha (31), Taurai Badza (37), Soneni Maruva (31) and Calvin Tinashe Langa (36).
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the suspects used a blue Toyota Passo as their getaway vehicle while armed with a Retay pistol.
He said they targeted bars, shops and tuckshops, where they would attack complainants before stealing cash and other valuables.
In one incident, they allegedly pounced on a company along Simon Mazorodze Road in Waterfalls, Harare, while armed with two firearms.
“During the robbery, they attacked two security guards who were on duty, tied their hands and legs with pieces of cloth and stole a generator, three batteries and other valuables with a total value of approximately US$2,500,” said Commissioner Nyathi.
Investigations have so far linked the suspects to seven counts of armed robbery.
Police have recovered the Retay pistol allegedly used in the commission of the offences, some of the clothing worn by the suspects as captured on CCTV footage, and two cellphones stolen from one of the complainants.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police commends members of the public for their cooperation and urges anyone with information that may assist ongoing investigations to report at any nearest police station,” Commissioner Nyathi said.
