Two teenage lovers from Mutare have been arrested after stealing a staggering US$25,000, which they spent on luxury items, including a car and the latest iPhones.
The girl, aged 16, allegedly stole the money from her sister’s husband and spent it with her 15-year-old boyfriend and his mother.
According to Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the girl, who is from Chikanga high-density suburb, stole US$25,000 from her brother-in-law.
She and her boyfriend used the stolen cash to buy a Honda Fit, three iPhones, and various clothing items.
The boyfriend is said to have given some of the money to his mother, Munyaradzi Madzure (39), for safekeeping.
The theft was uncovered after the girl began displaying US$100 notes on her WhatsApp status. This raised suspicions, leading her brother-in-law, Kelvin Motsi, to report the missing money to the police. Said Commissioner Nyathi:
On March 14, at around 10 am, the complainant reported a case of theft, whereby the unknown accused person stole his money amounting to US$25,000 from his suit jacket.
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Police attended the scene and interviewed the complainant`s wife, who stated that she suspected the juvenile (the female suspect), who is her younger sister after seeing her on her WhatsApp status counting hard cash in US$100 notes. She asked her to explain, but to no avail.
The police interviewed the female suspect, who revealed that she stole the money, together with her boyfriend, on different occasions.
The police proceeded to the boy’s residence and met the accused person, who was driving a Toyota Axio, Registration Number AFY 4786.
The police asked the accused person to produce a driver’s licence, and he failed. He was arrested.
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The boy’s mother was arrested after admitting to the police that she had allowed her son to drive the car despite him not having a driver’s licence. Said Nyathi:
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Accused person number three, who is the boy’s mother, told the police that she allowed her son to drive the car, and was also arrested for permitting an unlicenced person to drive.
The teenage lovebirds were interviewed and revealed that they stole cash amounting to US$25,000 on different occasions from the complainant`s bedroom, and bought a maroon Honda Fit (Registration Number AFS 4391) for US$ 5,800 and three iPhones for US$3,000.
They also indicated that they bought various clothing worth US$2,000. The boyfriend indicated that he gave his mother (accused three) US$5,000 for safekeeping, which she refused to hand over to the police.
The vehicle and three iPhones were recovered and are kept as exhibits. The total value stolen is US$25,000, and the total value recovered is US$9,000.
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More: <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/teenage-lovebirds-steal-us25k/">The Manica Post</a>

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A 16-year-old girl from Mutare stole $25,000 from her brother-in-law and spent it with her 15-year-old boyfriend and his mother. They used the money to buy a car, iPhones, and clothes. The theft was discovered when the girl showed off the money on WhatsApp. The police arrested the teens and the boy's mother. They admitted to stealing the money and buying the items. The police recovered some of the money, the car, and iPhones. The total stolen was $25,000, and $9,000 was recovered. The teens are in trouble for their actions.

Mutare Girl (16) Steals US$US$25,000 From Brother-in-law, Spends It With Boyfriend (15)

A 15-year-old boy was arrested and arraigned at the Harare Magistrates Court after allegedly threatening to blow up a private school in Masvingo in retaliation for corporal punishment.
The boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was released into the custody of his father by Harare magistrate Ruth Moyo on Friday, as reported by <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200036548/boy-15-arrested-for-threatening-to-blow-school">NewsDay</a>.
Between December 15 and 19, the teenager allegedly planned to threaten the school authorities at Sandon Academy in Gutu, Masvingo Province, as revenge for the alleged mistreatment by school authorities.
It is alleged that the teenager used a Snapchat handle named after him and posted the words: “I will blow my school.”
The message was tracked from an internet broadband source and discovered to have been sent via Telecontract Private Limited (Telco).
It was established that the Snapchat handle used to send the threatening messages belonged to the accused.
Further investigations revealed that the Snapchat account was registered using a United Kingdom mobile number +44 772 715 xxxx and an email address belonging to the accused.
The threatening message was sent from the accused’s iPhone 13 mobile handset using Telco IP address 119.85.XXX, leading to the teenager’s arrest.
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A 15-year-old boy was arrested for threatening to blow up his school in retaliation for being punished. He used Snapchat to send the threat. The message was tracked back to his phone and IP address, leading to his arrest. The boy was released into his father's custody. He allegedly planned the threat between December 15 and 19 at Sandon Academy in Masvingo. The boy's account was linked to a UK mobile number and email address belonging to him. Investigations revealed he used an iPhone 13 to send the threatening message.

Boy, 15, Arrested For Threatening To Blow Up School After Receiving Corporal Punishment

Beitbridge resident magistrate Takudzwa Gwazemba has ordered an investigation to determine the age of a juvenile who claims that prosecutors exaggerated his age to secure a prison sentence.
According to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200035245/sadc-ignores-moza-civil-unrest">NewsDay</a>, the juvenile was arrested, tried, and convicted alongside 23-year-old Knowledge Mudau for stock theft after they were caught skinning two goats. Said the boy:
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I told them I was 16 and they said they will put my age at 23. I have no money because police took all my money when they arrested me.
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During the proceedings, when asked who had exaggerated his age, the boy responded that the prosecutors had done so during the pre-trial interview.
In response, Gwazemba immediately halted the proceedings and directed the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service officers to carry out a clinical dental examination to accurately determine the boy’s age.
A clinical dental examination is a reliable method for estimating age, as it involves evaluating several key factors related to tooth development.
The sequence and timing of tooth eruption are particularly useful, especially for children and adolescents, as these stages correlate with specific age ranges. Additionally, the development of tooth crowns and roots can provide valuable insights into a person’s age.
As people age, the transparency of their dentin increases, a factor that can be measured to help estimate age. F
Furthermore, the degree of wear on the teeth, known as attrition, can also offer clues about a person’s age, providing a comprehensive approach to determining the boy’s true age.
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A boy who stole goats claims his age was exaggerated. He said he was 16, but they said he was 23. The magistrate ordered tests to confirm his age. They will use dental examinations to check his teeth. Different factors in teeth development can show how old a person is. The boy's age will be determined accurately this way. The boy claims he has no money and was treated unfairly. The court will now make sure his real age is known before any further action is taken.

Magistrate Orders Age Verification For Young Goat Thief Who Claims Prosecutors Exaggerated His Age

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) is urgently seeking information that could help locate a 14-year-old girl from Harare who has been missing since June 4, 2024.
ZRP spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said that Ruvarashe Hamadziripi disappeared from her home in Waterfalls, Harare after she scalded her uncle with water.
She has not been seen or heard from since she left home almost three weeks ago. Said Comm. Nyathi:
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Police in Harare are appealing for information which may assist in locating Ruvarashe Hamadziripi (14) who went missing on 04/06/24 at Retreat Park, Waterfalls, Harare. The juvenile fled to an unknown destination after deliberately pouring hot water on her uncle.
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However, the police did not reveal the reasons why Ruvarashe attacked her uncle.
Police and her immediate family are now concerned about the juvenile’s well-being after all efforts to locate her through the extended family network failed.
Comm. Nyathi said anyone with information should report at their nearest police station.
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