Duo Arrested Over Gweru US$17,000 Shop Fire and Theft
By Delicious Mathuthu — Gweru Police have arrested two suspects over a fire that destroyed four shops in the CBD, recovering cellphones and laptops worth approximately US$10,000 from their hotel room.
Delicious Mathuthu 
Gweru — Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a fire that destroyed four shops in Gweru's central business district after investigations allegedly linked them to the theft of electronic goods worth US$17,000 from one of the affected premises.
The two, identified as Tephilia Sapphire (21) and Norman Mashindi (34) were arrested on October 29 following a police tip-off, in connection with the incident that occurred on October 23 at a building along 6th Street, popularly known as the Pretty Woman complex.
Police Spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi said investigations indicate that the suspects allegedly stole cellphones and laptops valued at US$17,000 from one of the shops before setting the premises on fire.
Police have since recovered electronic goods worth approximately US$10,000 from the suspects' hotel room.
The recovered property, comprising cellphones and laptops, had reportedly been concealed in a black Monarch bag, a travelling bag and a 50kg sack.
The recovery leaves goods worth approximately US$7,000 unaccounted for, based on the values provided by police.
