Rusape man arrested over Delta Beverages armed robbery

A late-night raid on Delta Beverages just landed one suspect in jail while nearly US$40 000 vanished and three others slipped off the radar.

Arrest after Delta Beverages heist

• Innocent Famauone from Mhundiwa Village in Chiware appeared at Rusape Magistrates Court.
• Police allegedly found him holding a firearm taken from security guards.
• Rusape Magistrate Barbara Mateko refused him bail over the gravity of the claims.
• Tafadzwa Gechi, Nhari, and Melusi remain fugitives from justice.

Alleged armed robbery details

• Prosecutor Mellisa Saidi outlined the events in court.
• The incident unfolded on 24 January 2026, around 1 am in Rusape.
• Group allegedly stormed Delta Beverages and cut through a security fence.
• Cash totaling US$39 829 was reportedly grabbed.

Violence against security guards

• Tendai Daniel and colleagues were reportedly held at gunpoint.
• Shoelaces were allegedly used to tie their hands.
• Guards were locked inside an office after being disarmed.
• A Star pistol, serial 14199798, from Modern Security Company was taken.

Weapons and methods used

• Hammer, iron bar, and dynamite were allegedly part of the toolkit.
• An unknown pistol and an electric shocker were also reportedly carried.
• The safe in the cash office was blasted open with explosives.
• The accused has not entered a plea and is unrepresented.