Cash-in-transit Robbery Suspect Caught After Unusual Spending
He purchased 30 twelve-foot roofing sheets, 35 bags of cement, 7 window frames, 2 French doors, 15 000 farm bricks, a cellphone, and 3 men’s suits.
Cash-in-transit Robbery Suspect Caught After Unusual Spending
The ZRP has arrested the suspect who stole US$20,000 from a cash-in-transit vehicle.
The robbery occurred on October 16, 2024, in Masvingo while the vehicle was transporting cash from Beitbridge to Mutare.
The suspect, 24-year-old Kelvin Chisandako, was arrested on November 3, 2024, at Mangwawo Village in Mwenezi after authorities received a tip-off regarding his whereabouts.
the police confirmed Kelvin Chisandako’s arrest in connection with the cash-in-transit robbery. The police statement reads:
“The ZRP confirms the arrest of Kelvin Chisandako (24) in connection with the case. On 3rd November 2024, police in Masvingo arrested the suspect at Mangwawo Village, Mawarire, Mwenezi after receiving information that he was in possession of large sums of cash.”
During questioning, Chisandako admitted to stealing the money from the cash-in-transit vehicle, which he boarded at Lutumba Business Centre in Beitbridge.
Cash-in-transit Robbery Suspect Caught After Unusual Spending
“The suspect revealed to the police that he stole the money from the cash-in-transit vehicle which he boarded at Lutumba Business Centre, Beitbridge.”
Police managed to recover part of the money Kelvin Chisandako stole and the car he bought using some of the money.
“The arrest led to the recovery of USD$ 600.00 as well as ZAR 2 320.00 cash, an empty cash box and a Toyota Aqua vehicle, registration number AGO 5702, which the suspect bought for USD 9 800.00.”
Further investigations revealed that Chisandako chose to spend part of the stolen money on practical items such as building materials.
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He purchased 30 twelve-foot roofing sheets, 35 bags of cement, 7 window frames, 2 French doors, 15 000 farm bricks, a cellphone, and 3 men’s suits.
