OVERVIEW
- Reported incidents increased by 14% between March 2025 and April 2025. This included reports of suspicious activity, violent crimes and unlawful possession of ammunition.
- In the past month, violent crime accounted for 30% of crimes, with incidents reported in public locations, residential sites and industrial sites.
- Violence increased in the past month ranging from assault to shots fired during robberies. In Ilanda, Bulawayo, a man was shot in the hand when intruders attacked him at his residence and stole valuables including money and a vehicle.
- Of the crime incidents reported, 27% were recorded at residential sites with both robberies and violence increasing at residential sites as intruders targeted money . In Marondera, a man was attacked as he arrived home and robbed of a large amount of money. This possibly indicates the use of inside information.
- There was an increase in the theft of water taps, water meters and pipes in the Workington and Southerton areas.
- Information was also received of intruders targeting homes during the day, especially if they know that the residents will not be at home.
- High risk periods in the past month were between 2300hrs and 0300hrs for violent crime whilst non-violent crimes were more frequent between 0100hrs and 0500hrs.
Note: The incidents and statistics we report are those that affect our customer base across the country. Verified and reported incidents other than these are included for your information with the associated links. For more information on the crime in your area or to share verified cases of crime, please contact us at analyst5@safeguard.co.zw
OUTLOOK
ADVISORY
- Do not keep cash in your homes as this increases the risk of a robbery in your home. For businesses, our fogging systems are an excellent final layer of defense for cash and valuables. For more information, please click on the following link: https://www.safeguard.co.zw/fogging-system-stops-thieves-in-their-tracks/
- If there is no one at home during the day, install an alarm on site for early intruder detection whilst you are away. Equip your employees with panic buttons so that they can promptly raise for assistance in the event of an emergency. A clear i9nstruction for staff that no one enters without your authority
- Lock up early and make use of your security systems. Test and understand the alerts that come from your security systems, and test regularly via the App.
- Make sure that your security control systems are well protected from tamper by staff or intruders. Protected from ceiling and local access to tamper whilst off. The simple guide is that the alarm control equipment must sound and trigger before it can be attacked and bypassed. It should also be out of sight.
- If you have CCTV ,connect this to response so that we can see what is going on at site and respond effectively. This is especially important for business premises. We can also connect on a temporary basis to residential premises and have a view of the site whilst you are away.
- Consider the use of our CCTV AI integration to add a patrol with cameras to cover vulnerable perimeters and higher risk areas.
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MONTHLY BREAKDOWN
GENERAL GOOGLE MAP OVERVIEW OF CONFIRMED INCIDENTS HARARE
GENERAL MAP OVERVIEW OF CONFIRMED INCIDENT BULAWAYO
PROVINCE AND SUBURB BREAKDOWN
INCIDENT SUMMARIES
BUSINESS SITES/OFFICES
Robbery, 29 April 2025, 0100hrs, Orange Grove, Highlands – Harare: On 29 April 2025 at 0529hrs, a security guard at a site along Orange Grove drive reported an armed robbery incident at a neighbouring site. Investigations revealed that six armed intruders reportedly broke into a site at around 0100hrs. During the break-in, three internal security personnel were held hostage as the intruders forced their way into the buildings. No property has been confirmed stolen so far, pending verification by office representatives. Investigations are ongoing.
Robbery, 16 April 2025, 0217hrs, Coronation Avenue, Greendale – Harare: A panic signal was received from the site and response team was dispatched. On arrival, the team reported that three intruders had attacked a private guard before stabbing a dog in the leg. One of the intruders stood guard over the private guard whilst two intruders broke the front screen door. The intruders ransacked the offices and stole some money which was in a drawer. The intruders used a gate key to open the gate and fled the scene. The private guard managed to press the panic after the intruders fled the scene.
Robbery, 16 April 2025, 0045hrs, Churchill Avenue, Gunhill – Harare: A response team was dispatched after an alarm signal was received from the site. On arrival, the team reported that intruders had tied up a guard and attempted to break into the site. The intruders fled the scene after the guard triggered the panic which sounded the alarm. No losses or property damage were reported.
Armed Robbery, 13 April 2025, 2315hrs, The Chase, Mount Pleasant – Harare: A response team was dispatched after a panic alarm was received from the site. On arrival, the team reported that six intruders, two armed with pistols, attacked the guard and bound him. The intruders forced open the main reception door and ransacked the offices. The intruders used a grinder to force open the safe and took some petty cash and some unidentified items. The intruders used a bin and ladder to scale over to the next property after cutting the electric fence.
Armed Robbery, 07 April 2025, Karoi – Mashonaland West: According to a report, robbers targeted the Karoi Town Council offices early in the morning breaking into several offices and blowing open a safe. The perpetrators fled with only US$15. Authorities are investigating the incident and urge anyone with information to come forward.
Link: https://www.herald.co.zw/robbers-break-into-karoi-town-council-offices-blow-safe/
Break In, 05 April 2025, 0312hrs, Victoria Range – Masvingo: A response team was dispatched after an alarm activated on site. On arrival, the team reported that intruders cut the razor wire but failed to access the premise.
Weapon Related, 04 April 2025, Hillside – Bulawayo: A man from Bulawayo has been fined US$200 by the Bulawayo Magistrates’ Court after being found in possession of two live rounds of ammunition without a valid firearms certificate. The individual, employed as a caretaker in Hillside, was observed on 04 April 2025 removing the ammunition from his pocket and hiding it in the guardroom. The rounds were discovered two days later by a colleague, who reported the matter to the authorities. Upon pleading guilty, the man was ordered to pay the fine or face three months’ imprisonment. The ammunition was forfeited to the state.
Link: https://www.chronicle.co.zw/man-found-with-live-rounds-of-ammunition-fined-us200/
Break In, 02 April 2025, 0000hrs, Hurworth Road, Highlands – Harare: A client called the control room and reported a break in. A response team was dispatched and the team reported that intruders cut through the diamond fence to access the premises and accessed the roof where they cut a hole and entered the building. The intruders vandalised the alarm, forced open the doors and ransacked the offices. The intruders only managed to remove the DVR for the CCTV system.
CELLPHONE TOWERS AND ZESA SUB STATIONS
Break In, 27 April 2025, 0251hrs, Helensvale Road, Helensvale – Harare: A response team was dispatched after a panic signal was received from the site. On arrival, the client reported that he pressed the panic after he heard a noise at the transformer outside the gate. It was discovered that intruders twisted a camera and vandalised the transformer. The client reported that he exited the house, and the intruders started throwing stones inside the yard and damaged a vehicle. The client then fired some warning shots causing the intruders to flee the scene.
Break In, 24 April 2025, Hospital Hil, Mutare – Manicaland: At 10:47hrs on 25 April 2025, an alarm activated at the specified site. Upon arrival, the response team engaged with the caretaker who alleged that a break-in had occurred subsequent to a booster failure the previous day, resulting in the theft of fuel. No fuel spillages were observed. The condition of the palisade bars revealed signs of vandalism and corrosion, suggesting the
incident may have transpired several weeks prior to the reported date.
Break In, 14 April 2025, 1440hrs, Hospital Hill, Mutare – Manicaland: An alarm was activated at a base station in Mutare. A reaction team was dispatched and, upon arrival, discovered that one palisade bar had been cut, and fuel had been siphoned from the tank by unknown suspects.
Robbery, 09 April 2025, 0253hrs, Epworth – Harare: A client called the control room and reported that there were intruders on site. A response team was dispatched, and they met with two private security guards who reported that intruders attacked them and attempted to steal from the site. One of the guards managed to escape and raise alarm causing the intruders to flee the scene. The site is not radio linked.
Theft, 09 April 2025, 1700hrs, Connaught Avenue, Avondale – Harare: An arrest was made after an employee attempted to leave the site with some cables from the site.
Break In, 03 April 2025, 2252hrs, Mutare Road, Murambi, Manicaland– A video signal was received promoting the immediate dispatch of a reaction team. Upon arrival, the team observed that the gate and generator were not locked, and there were a few drops of fuel present. The exact amount of fuel drained remains unknown at this time.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Theft, 27 April 2025, Unknown Time, Alexandra Park – Harare: A dog-handler raised the control room and reported that she had recovered an irrigation pipe in the field. It is suspected that there might be some theft occurring during the day as there is construction on site. The construction is currently not under guard.
Break In, 10 April 2025, 2014hrs, Chelmsford Road, Matsheumhlophe, Bulawayo– A client call-out was received regarding a suspected attempted break-in. Response Team Ascot was dispatched and upon arrival, it was reported that unknown intruders attempted to steal a generator but were unsuccessful. No other damages were observed. The keyholder present advised that police engagement was not required at this stage.
ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION
Break In, 14 April 2025, 0102hrs, Southey Road, Hillside – Harare: A response team was dispatched after an alarm activated on site. On arrival, the team reported that there were intruders on site and a backup team was dispatched to assist with apprehending the intruders. The teams attended to block the intruders’ vehicle and when that failed, a vehicle pursuit ensued. The intruders manage to escape during the pursuit. Investigations revealed that the intruders had stolen an 80-inch television, an amplifier and speakers from the site. One speaker of two was recovered outside the property.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
Break In, 13 April 2025, Whitehouse, Snake Park – Harare: Five intruders broke the screen door and aluminium door to the main hardware housing the booth before proceeding to ransack the offices. The intruders proceeded to the safe room where they broke the safe locks but failed to access the core safe. The incident was discovered by an employee the next day.
FUEL STATIONS
Theft/Fraud, 27 April 2025, 2243hrs, Rusape – Manicaland: A truck driver was apprehended after he attempted to purchase fuel with a counterfeit USD100 note. The driver, who alleges he was given the money by a tobacco farmer, was handed over to the police.
Theft/Fraud, 14 April 2025, 0356hrs, Railway Road Avenue, City Centre Mutare – Manicaland: A panic signal was received, prompting an immediate response from the reaction team. Upon arrival, they apprehended an individual who had attempted to purchase fuel using a counterfeit US$100 note. He was handed over to the police for further investigation.
Assault, 11 April 2025, 0223hrs, Kenneth Kaunda, City Centre – Harare: A panic signal was received from the site and a response team was dispatched. On arrival, the team reported that five drunk male suspects assaulted the fuel attendants accusing them of short-changing them of fuel after they purchased fuel. The suspects discovered this after they had driven off and returned. The fuel attendants were then assaulted and forced to refuel the vehicle before the suspects fled the scene.
HEALTHCARE
Theft, 05 April 2025, Richmond Road, Highlands – Harare: A client attending an event on site reported that his vehicle had been broken into. A guard reported that the client had exited the venue at approximately 1146hrs and returned at approximately 1330hrs. The client remained in the vehicle and later reported that when he got home, he noticed that his laptop was missing, and the small vehicle window was broken through.
INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING SITES
Theft, 27 April 2025, 2104hrs, Coventry Road, Workington – Harare: A response team was dispatched after an alarm activated on site. No visible signs of break in were reported. The client later reported that intruders stole a tap from the site.
Theft, 26 April 2025, Unknown Time, Kelvin North Road, Graniteside: On duty night guards raised the control room and reported that intruders had stolen a water meter from the site.
Break In, 26 April 2025, 0238hrs, Ruwa – Mashonaland East: A response team was dispatched after a panic signal was received from the site. A checker was assigned to check whilst the response team was en route. On arrival, the on-duty guard reported that three intruders had siphoned diesel from a generator on site. The intruders cut the razor wire and fled the scene when they saw the guard patrolling. The intruders left behind the fuel and a pipe which was used to drain the fuel.
Suspicious Activity/Shots Fired, 26 April 2025, 2130hrs, Swiss Road, Southerton – Harare: A guard raised the control room and reported that three men claiming to be police detectives had arrived on site. The men, who were in a Toyota Twin cab with no registration plates, were advised that they couldn’t access the site. A response team was dispatched to assist, and the police were called to attend. As the police arrived, the police and the three men opened fire on each other. It was later established that the first team was from the Asset Forfeiture Unit and the team advised that there were on a mission.
Armed Robbery, 23 April 2025, 2337hrs, Tarisa Road, Ruwa – Mashonaland East: An alarm activated on site and when the client was called, he advised that the alarm was faulty. A response team was dispatched and on arrival, the team found five outside doors open. Three private guards advised them that intruders attacked them between 2200hrs and 2300hrs. The intruders reported five intruders carrying firearms, attacked and tied up the guards with their shoelaces. The intruders vandalised the outside doors and blasted open a safe. Two cameras were twisted upwards, and the alarm system was vandalised. The intruders also removed a DVR from the site.
Theft, 20 April 2025, Unknown Time, St Patricks, Hatfield – Harare: A guard raised the control room and reported that two solar lights had been stolen from the site. The lights were stolen from a section manned by a separate security company, and it is suspected that some builders who were working on site may have taken the lights.
Theft, 19 April 2025, Lytton Road, Workington – Harare: A supervisor reported that approximately 100litres of fuel was siphoned from a truck parked on site. Investigations revealed that the driver parked the truck on the 19th of April but did not declare his fuel gauge levels before he left.
Theft, 16 April 2025, 0730hrs, Tameside Close, Nyakamete, Mutare – Manicaland: A report was received from the above-mentioned site following the theft of two 683 12-volt truck batteries. The batteries were stolen from a truck that had been parked overnight on the premises. Investigations are underway.
Theft, 16 April 2025, Unknown Time, Mutare Road, Msasa – Harare: A client reported that a gate motor had been stolen from the site. CCTV playbacks revealed that two masked intruders entered the site after derailing the gate and stole the gate motor.
Robbery, 16 April 2025, 0242hrs, Hillside Road, Msasa – Harare: A response team was dispatched after an alarm signal was received on site. On arrival, the team met with two private security guards who reported that approximately 15 intruders scaled over the plain perimeter. The intruders who were wearing masks and carrying assorted weapons, struck one of the private guards on the head and tied up the guards. The intruders attempted to force open a workshop door. The intruders cut the electric fence leading to the caretaker’s quarters but fled the scene when the caretaker triggered the alarm causing it to sound.
Break In, 13 April 2025, 0207hrs, Melbourne Road, Southerton: A response team was dispatched after a panic signal was received from the site. On arrival, the team discovered that two intruders forced open a small warehouse, CCTV playbacks revealed that two intruders forced open the door and grabbed three sacks with work suits before fleeing the scene.
Armed Robbery, 13 April 2025, Armed Robbery, 0200hrs, Coventry Road, Workington – Harare: Two unidentified suspects, armed and masked, overpowered a security guard and broke in through a toilet window. They used explosives to blast open a safe and got away with US$27,000 in cash and several bottles of perfume. Members of the public with any information are urged to report to the nearest police station.
Link: https://x.com/PoliceZimbabwe/status/1911803572112498997
Armed Robbery, 10 April 2025, 2300hrs, Silverton Avenue, Msasa: A client called the control room reporting a break in on site. A response team was dispatched and on arrival, the team reported that intruders attacked a private guard before proceeding to the caretaker’s residence where they broke a window and glass door before tying up both the guard and caretaker. Three armed men stood guard over the guard and caretaker whilst the other intruders forced open building windows, damaged the warehouse roof and entered the building. The intruders ransacked the offices and vandalised the alarm. The intruders found some safe keys in a drawer and proceeded to open the safe. The intruders removed three cash boxes and fled the scene after untying the caretaker and guard. Some cameras were also twisted upwards during the incident. The alarm system was not connected to a radio link and as such no alarm signal was received.
Theft, 06 April 2025, Aspindale – Harare: Police arrested a man for theft of copper cables at a grain depot in Aspindale, following a tip-off from residents. The arrest, led to the recovery of 12 metres of cable, a hacksaw, pick, and 20 metres of wire. Authorities are appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of another suspect still at large, believed to be connected to the case.
Link: https://x.com/PoliceZimbabwe/status/1909270163536683352
Break In, 09 April 2025, 0200hrs, Douglas Road, Workington – Harare: A guard raised the control room, and reported that two intruders broke the gate keys and stole two tarpaulins. The guard who was on shift with another guard from a private security company gave chase, but retreated after the intruders informed them, they would utilise a firearm. The intruders jumped over the wall and fled the scene in a vehicle of an undisclosed make and colour.
Theft, 09 April 2025, 1532hrs, Buhera, Mutare – Manicaland: A security check on employees at the mentioned site led to the interception of a staff member attempting to exit the premises with tools and no gate pass. The individual claimed ownership of the items and stated that he had not declared them upon entry as he believed it was unnecessary. Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
Break In, 09 April 2025, 0458hrs, Simon Mazorodze Road, City Centre – Mutare, Manicaland: A panic signal was received early this morning the above-mentioned location prompting an immediate security response. On arrival, the guard on duty reported that he had been informed of a suspected break-in. Upon inspection, it was discovered that 37 tyres had been stolen. Notably, no alarm signal had been triggered at the time of the incident. So far, 25 of the stolen tyres have been recovered, while the rest remain missing.
Theft, 08 April 2025, 1705hrs, Cardiff Road, Muneni, Mutare- Manicaland: A truck driver was reported to have siphoned fuel from the above-mentioned site. The driver was ordered to pay for the stolen fuel.
Armed Robbery, 03 April 2025, 0200hrs, Tilbury Road, Willowvale: A response team was dispatched after a panic signal was received from the site. On arrival, the team reported that a private guard had pressed the panic. The guard informed the team that a guard at a nearby site had been held up by armed intruders. Investigations revealed that six intruders held up the private guard at approximately 0200hrs and forced their way into the building by breaking one of the cash office doors. The intruders unlocked the screen gate with a set of keys and vandalised the boardroom door. It is unclear if the intruders removed anything from the site.
Armed Robbery, 03 April 2025, 000hrs, Coventry Road, Workington – Harare: A response team was dispatched after an alarm activated on site. On arrival, the team reported that two Fawcett guards had been tied up by intruders after they opened the gate for black Toyota Fortuner they thought belonged to one of the managers. Seven masked and armed intruders held the two guards at gunpoint before subduing them and proceeding to break into the building. The intruders forced open the sales office window and forced open the door. The intruders used grinders to force open a safe but fled the scene when the alarm activated at 0114hrs. The client did not disclose if any money was stolen.
MINING INDUSTRY
Theft, 29 April 2025, Inyathi – Matabeleland North: At approximately 1115hrs, an employee at a mine was apprehended by a security detail on duty after an electric cord suspected to have been stolen was found in his possession during a routine bag search. The matter is under investigation.
Armed Robbery, 23 April 2025, 0027hrs, Inyathi – Matabeleland North: Four intruders, armed with machetes and iron bars, overpowered the guard, disarmed him, and stole his duty firearm, cell phone, gate keys, and mill residues which were stored under lock and key in a metal box just outside the guard room. The suspects then fled the scene. Subsequent investigations led to the recovery of the stolen items.
Break In, 19 April 2025, 0412hrs, Ngezi – Mashonaland West: A CCTV operator saw an intruder inside the mine and raised alarm. The intruder cut the fence, deformed the bars and accessed the site. A response team and drone were deployed to respond but the intruder fled the scene.
PUBLIC LOCATION
Robbery, 29 April 2025, Workington – Harare: An individual was attacked by robbers in the early hours of the morning, while on his way to work along Douglas Road in Workington, Harare. The guard stated that he was ambushed and robbed of two cell phones, and money. He sustained bruises on his elbow during the attack.
Armed Robbery, 24 April 2025, Entumbane – Bulawayo: Three people are in critical condition after robbers armed with a machete, axe, and iron bar attacked and robbed residents in the evening. The assailants targeted six victims along the railway line, inflicting serious injuries and stealing cash, mobile phones, clothing, and food items. Police have launched a manhunt and are urging the public to avoid secluded areas and report any information that may lead to the suspects’ arrest.
Link: https://www.heraldonline.co.zw/machete-gang-terrorises-entumbane-residents/
Theft, 18 April 2025, 0255hrs, Wilson Drive, Greendale – Harare: An engineer contacted the control room and reported that a telephone cable had been dug up and stolen from the site.
Robbery/Suspicious Persons, 17 April 2025, 0035hrs Douglas Road, Workington – Harare: A guard raised the control room and reported that there were two suspicious individuals who had been dropped outside the site. A response team was dispatched and on arrival, the two reported to them that they had been robbed after they boarded a vehicle from the City Centre to Mufakose. They were allegedly robbed of cell phones, and money and dumped outside the site. The next of kin were advised and they reported they would report the matter to the police.
Theft and Arrest, 11 April 2025, 2332hrs, Chawara Road, Workington – Harare: A checker raised the control room and reported that he was being threatened by two men. A response team was dispatched and on arrival the team assisted the checker and apprehended the two men who were in possession of four buckets of maize.
Armed Robbery, 06 April 2025, Dulibadzimu – Matabeleland South: A 34-year-old man was attacked by an unidentified suspect armed with a pistol. The suspect fired a shot while demanding cash, and the victim handed over a bag containing US$71,120, which was intended for delivery to a company agent in Harare. The police have launched an investigation and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Link: https://x.com/PoliceZimbabwe/status/1909618719644336560
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION
Break In, 10 April 2025, 2343hrs, Rekai Tangwena Road, Greenside, Mutare – Manicaland: An alarm activation was received from the mentioned site prompting a swift response from the security team. Upon arrival, responders discovered that a break in had occurred, with the main church door found damaged. Further inspection revealed that a keyboard had been stolen. The premises, which are fenced, reportedly had no lighting at the time of the incident. Investigations are ongoing.
RESIDENTIAL SITES
Suspicious Activity, 29 April 2025, 1131hrs, Lytham Road, Glen Lorne – Harare: A response team was dispatched after a client called the control room requesting a vehicle to attend on site. On arrival, the team was informed that the helper raised alarm after she heard a noise inside the house. Searches were made and there were signs of forced entry or an intruder on site observed.
Armed Robbery, 27 April 2025, 1800hrs, Ilanda – Bulawayo: A man was attacked at his home by two armed intruders wearing face masks. The assailants smashed his vehicle window, shot him in the hand, and fled in his Mazda CX5 containing US$3,000, an iPhone, and other valuables. The stolen vehicle was later found abandoned near Bulawayo- Solusi Road. Investigations are ongoing.
Link: https://x.com/PoliceZimbabwe/status/1917253406852292929
Suspicious Vehicle, 27 April 2025, 0334hrs, Stable Close, Borrowdale: A guard raised the control room after he saw a silver vehicle with tinted windows parked outside, and a response team was dispatched to assist. No other suspicious observations were made.
Armed Robbery, 26 April 2025, 1630hrs, First Street, Marondera – Mashonaland East: Three intruders armed with firearms held up a resident after he drove into his residence. The intruders who were waiting in an orchard, dragged the resident from his car and back to the orchard whilst assaulting him with open hands. During the robbery, the resident managed to arm the alarm causing the alarm to activate. The intruders managed to flee with large sum of money. It was later discovered that the intruders cut the electric fence strands and razor wire to access the site before lying in wait to ambush the resident.
Break In, 25 April 2025, 0346hrs, Fitch Road, Khumalo – Bulawayo: A panic signal was received, and a reaction team was immediately dispatched. Upon arrival, it was reported that an unknown number of intruders had scaled the durawall, accessed an unlocked cottage, and stolen three blankets. No police involvement was sought.
Break In, 24 April 2025, Unknown Time, Hopley Avenue, Athlone Greendale – Harare: A client called the control room reporting a break in. Intruders cut the razor wire, vandalised the gate camera cable and damaged the motor cage where they stole the gate motor. No alarm signal was received and the client advised she would consult the contractor.
Armed Robbery, 23 April 2025, 2000hrs, Pendennis Road, Mount Pleasant – Harare: At panic signal was received from the site at 2231hrs and a response team was dispatched. On arrival, the team was informed that at approximately 2000hrs, four intruders who were armed with a gun, machete, iron bars and hammer had entered the house through an open kitchen door. The intruders forced the residents into a spare bedroom and broke a safe which was in the main bedroom. The intruders took an undisclosed amount of money and fled the scene. The intruders accessed the site by cutting the electric fence and accessed the site. The client only has a standalone system, and the panic was pressed after the incident.
Theft, 23 April 2025, 0034hrs, Yellow Wood Lane, Kambanji – Harare: A client called the control room and reported that there were intruders on site. A response team was dispatched and reported that intruders crawled under the electric fence which wasn’t powered and forced their way into the cottage which does not have an alarm. The intruders stole some clothing, lithium batteries and an inverter. The batteries were later recovered in the backyard.
Break In, 23 April 2025, Unknown Time, Wiltshire Road, Greendale – Harare: A panic signal was received at 0821hrs, and a response team was dispatched. On arrival, the caretaker advised the team that a gate motor had been stolen on site and that the intruders had left behind a bag with spanners.
Theft, 22 April 2025, 0100hrs, Lorraine Drive, Bluffhill – Harare: A response team was dispatched after a panic signal was received from the site. On arrival, they were informed by the client that a 15kg gas tank and a borehole control box had been stolen outside the house. The intruders poisoned the dog during the theft, and it is suspected that the intruders scaled over the plain security wall to access the site.
Theft, 18 April 2025, 0250hrs, Finch Avenue, Greenside, Mutare – Manicaland: A response team was dispatched after a panic signal was received. On arrival, the client advised that she had seen two intruders on site. One of the intruders had jumped over the wall into the yard whilst the other was at the gate. The first intruder jumped out when he saw that he’d been seen, and the two fled.
Suspicious Activity, 18 April 2025, 2006hrs, Jason Moyo Avenue, Murambi – Manicaland: A client called the control room and reported there was a suspicious vehicle, a Mazda 323 parked along his perimeter wall. A response team was dispatched but the owners could not be located. The matter was reported to the police.
Theft, 10 April 2025, 0249hrs, Sandpiper Close, Mount Pleasant – Harare: A guard raised the control room and reported that a resident advised that her laptop was missing after she saw an intruder scaling over the perimeter wall. The laptop was stolen near a window which had been left open on site. The site is used as a communal housing area with several individuals residing on site.
Break In, 08 April 2025, 2255hrs, Lochview Road, Matsheumhlophe, Bulawayo– An alarm activation was received from the above-mentioned site. Response was immediately dispatched. Upon arrival, an attempted break-in was discovered, with one of the windows found broken. A police officer from ZRP Hillside also attended the scene. No items were reported stolen.
Break In, 06 April 2025, 0248hrs, St Giles Street, Parklands – Bulawayo: A panic signal was received from the above-mentioned site and a response team was immediately dispatched. Upon arrival, the team reported that the client, who was asleep at the time, was awakened by noises coming from the sitting room window. On inspection, it was discovered that the burglar bars had been cut and the window forced open. The intruders, however, fled the scene before they accessed the residence. Further investigation revealed that the suspects had cut through the razor wire and scaled the perimeter durawall to gain access to the premises. No items were reported stolen.
Break In, 04 April 2025, 0034hrs, Wretham Road, Ashbrittle – Harare: A client called the control room reporting a break in. On arrival, the team reported that intruders removed a top wall panel but fortunately, nothing was removed from the site.
Break In, 04 April 2025, 2103hrs, Bryden Road, Mount Pleasant – Harare: A response team was dispatched after a panic signal was received from the site. On arrival, the team reported that the client pressed the panic after she heard screaming at the cottage. Intruders cut the electric fence which had no power and entered the premises. Police officers who had also responded to the scene fired a warning shot, but no arrests were made as the intruders fled the scene. The helper later revealed that she screamed after she heard someone trying to force open her door.
Theft of Vehicle, Mucheke, Masvingo: A suspected car thief in Masvingo’s Mucheke suburb allegedly stole a Honda Fit with a five-year-old child inside. The incident occurred when the vehicle’s owner briefly left the car unattended. The child returned to the house 45 minutes later after she had been dumped near Runyararo Primary School. The car was found dumped near Masvingo Provincial Heroes Acre and it was clear that it had been involved in an accident. The suspect fled the scene with car battery and a cellphone.
Link: https://www.herald.co.zw/suspected-car-thief-steals-vehicle-with-juvenile-inside/
RETAIL AND SHOPPING CENTRES
Break In, 24 April 2025, Unknown Time, Chinhoyi Street, City Centre – Harare: A client called the control room and reported that an intruder broke the display glass and used a stick to steal two hose pipes. No alarm signal was received at the time of the incident.
Armed Robbery and Arrest, 21 April 2025, Murehwa – Mashonaland East: ZRP confirms the arrest of four-armed robbery suspects linked to a series of robberies that occurred between 31 March and 21 April 2025. The suspects are alleged to have targeted Nyamuzara Shopping Centre in Murewa, where they attacked a general dealer, cocktail bar owner, his family and other patrons before stealing seven cell phones valued at US$1300. Reports indicate that the suspects were dressed in camouflage and police uniforms and were armed with firearms at the time of the offence. Investigations are ongoing.
Link: https://x.com/PoliceZimbabwe/status/191508212270599808
Theft, 10 April 2025, Unknown Time, Highlands – Harare: A client called the control room and reported that he was missing a flask that he had forgotten in his trolley. CCTV playbacks were conducted, and it was discovered that it had been removed from the trolley but later stolen by another individual.
Break In, 06 April 2025, 0120hrs, ED Mnangagwa Street, City Centre – Masvingo: A response team was dispatched after an alarm activated on site. Intruders cut through the small gate in the backyard but fled the scene when the alarm activated.
Break In, 02 April 2025, Dheda Road, Mufakose: A client called the control room and reported a theft on site. Intruders climbed on top of the roof, made a hole and entered the building. The intruders stole an inverter, lithium battery, 7kv generator and generator battery as well as some groceries. The alarm did not activate as the alarm was not armed and the battery was flat.