ZESA thieves caught on Harare bus after failed heist in Buhera

Three men have been arrested after they were dragged off a Harare-bound bus while trying to evade law enforcement, following a foiled attempt to steal a ZESA transformer and armoured cable at Matias Business Centre in Buhera.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrests, which occurred on 24 September.

He said the suspects — Isaac Lloyd (31), Blessing Mudyanadzo (21) and Tanaka Choruwa (23) — abandoned their getaway vehicle, a Toyota Toyoace, registration number ADG 6700, and fled the scene after members of the local community found them vandalising critical infrastructure.

“The ZRP confirms the arrest of Isaac Lloyd (31), Blessing Mudyanadzo (21) and Tanaka Choruwa (23) on 24/09/ 2026 in connection with vandalism of a ZESA transformer and theft of an armoured cable at Matias Business Centre, Buhera,” said Commissioner Nyathi.

“The suspects abandoned their getaway vehicle, a Toyota Toyoace, registration number ADG 6700 and fled the scene after they were discovered by members of the community.

“Swift police reaction led to their arrest while aboard a bus to Harare near Murambinda Business Centre.

“The suspects’ accomplice, Peter Chuma (21) of Wakarambwa Village, Nyashanu, Buhera, is on the run.

“Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station.”