Seven, Chikasha, arrested in Harare smash-and-grab

A smashed car window and a high-speed chase in Harare ended with two alleged thieves stuck in a ditch and under arrest.

Arrest after Willowvale smash-and-grab

• Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the Willowvale Industries bust.
• Commissioner Paul Nyathi identified Nicholas Seven and Trymore Chikasha.
• Action Close became the scene of a brazen daylight snatch.
• Officers took both men into custody after the crash.

How the theft allegedly went down

• Nicholas Seven, aged 38, was riding in a Toyota Fortuner.
• Trymore Chikasha, 39, allegedly targeted a parked Nissan X-Trail.
• Using a metal object, the pair shattered the passenger window.
• From the seat, they grabbed a satchel holding US$10,000.

The chase that ended in a ditch

• Instead of backing off, the complainant tailed the fleeing vehicle.
• During the pursuit, the Fortuner lost control on the road.
• Their getaway attempt collapsed when the SUV plunged into a ditch.
• Police then swooped in and secured the suspects.