Fresh details on Chinamasa robbery case

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Zanu PF legal heavyweight Patrick Chinamasa’s stolen vehicle has been recovered after being dumped in Murehwa, a week after it was taken from his Headlands farm.

The brand-new Mazda BT-50 double cab, which was stolen in an armed robbery, is now in police custody.

Chinamasa’s wife, Monica, expressed relief and gratitude, crediting The Manica Post for publicising the incident, which she believes played a key role in recovering the vehicle.

“Our car was found dumped in Murehwa yesterday, but I am not sure of the exact location. My driver and police officers from Rusape are on their way to collect it from Murehwa Police,” she said. “I am really relieved. I want to thank The Manica Post for the publicity—it helped a lot. Many people reached out, offering to assist in finding the car. That was effective and powerful publicity. You did well, and I truly appreciate it.”

The robbery took place on February 9, 2025, when four armed men raided Tsukumai Farm in Headlands, near Rusape.

The gang overpowered the farm’s security guard and manager before ransacking the house in search of cash.

“They tied up the farm manager and security guard, forced them inside, and covered them with blankets. They overturned beds and sofas looking for money, but fortunately, there was none,” Mrs. Chinamasa recounted.

The robbers made off with the blue Mazda BT-50—still nearly new with only 12,000 km on the odometer—along with a pistol from the gun cabinet, a box of cocking oil, and a set of kitchen knives.

“They drove away in my car. We suspect they arrived in a white Toyota Wish. Police from Headlands responded that same night, and the case was later transferred to the Criminal Investigations Department in Rusape,” she added. Investigations into the robbery are ongoing.