> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.africaandbeyond.org/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # ZRP Arrests Three Suspects in Armed Robbery Cases - URL: https://www.africaandbeyond.org/zrp-arrests-three-suspects-in-armed-robbery-cases/ - Published: 2026-09-15T13:54:34.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-15T13:54:34.000Z - Description: The ZRP has arrested three suspects over a series of armed robberies in Ruwa, Harare and Rusape, recovering cash, firearms, ammunition and other items allegedly linked to the cases. - Author: Africa & Beyond News Correspondent - Tags: Zimbabwe, ZRP, Armed Robbery, Harare, Ruwa, Rusape, Bulawayo, Crime, Police, Tinei Makaripé, Pungurai Mukambachaza, Gabriel Mukambachaza, Zimbabwe News, Africa & Beyond, Bulawayo, Harare, Mashonaland Regions, Manicaland The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has arrested three men in connection with a series of armed robbery cases reported in **Ruwa, Harare and Rusape**, recovering cash, firearms, ammunition and other items allegedly linked to the crimes. The suspects have been identified as **Tinei Makaripé (47), Pungurai Mukambachaza (47) and Gabriel Mukambachaza (41)**, according to a police statement dated September 15, 2026. Police said the arrests followed an armed robbery at a company in **Borders Estate, Ruwa**, on September 13 at about 3am. The suspects and accomplices who remain at large allegedly attacked and restrained company workers before stealing **US$108,000 in cash**. ## Suspect apprehended after attempted escape According to the ZRP, Makaripé was apprehended by workers after allegedly falling while attempting to climb over the company's perimeter wall as the suspects fled. He was subsequently handed over to police. Detectives later arrested Pungurai Mukambachaza in **Damaffalls Phase 1, Harare**, where police recovered **US$4,900**, which they said had been hidden in his vehicle. Gabriel Mukambachaza was arrested at his rural home in **Rusape**. Police said they recovered **US$5,000, two pistols, a Star pistol loaded with seven rounds, a Tokarev pistol loaded with seven rounds, handcuffs, fuse cables, explosives and three balaclavas** during the arrest. ## Suspects linked to earlier robberies Police said investigations have linked the suspects to several other armed robbery cases. The recovered Tokarev pistol was reportedly established to have been stolen during an armed robbery at a steel company in **Southerton, Harare, on March 12, 2026**. The suspects are also being linked to a robbery at a beverages company in **Rusape on January 26, 2026**, during which US$39,828, a Star pistol loaded with five rounds, pepper spray, handcuffs and three mobile phones were allegedly stolen. Another robbery at a steel company along **Tilbury Road, Southerton**, on March 12 allegedly resulted in the theft of **US$14,118**. Police said the alleged accomplices — identified as **Khule Diva, Mambo Dhuterere, Kasongo and Senior Gama** — remain at large. ## Police also seek information in Bulawayo murder In the same statement, police appealed for information relating to a separate murder and armed robbery in **Bulawayo**. Police said unidentified suspects shot and killed **Tadius Runtahire, 52**, near a service station along JMN Nkomo Street between Fourth and Third Avenue on September 14. Runtahire, who was reportedly a businessman, had just closed his shop and was walking towards his son's vehicle when he was attacked. Police said the suspects fled with a bag containing **US$10,000**. The cases remain under investigation. The ZRP is appealing to anyone with information to report to their nearest police station or contact the **National Complaints Desk on 0242 703631**. Information can also be submitted via WhatsApp on **0712 800 197**. The arrests represent a significant development in investigations into the robbery cases, but the suspects remain accused persons and will have the right to due process through the courts. **Africa & Beyond — News | Analysis | Perspective**