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Gutu ‘Ghost man’ arrested for burglary

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National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest today saying investigations are still under way. Information gathered so far however revealed that Chagwiza had robbed more than two homesteads using the same modus operandi.

Online Reporter  A suspected burglar who dressed like a ‘ghost’ to frighten his victims and rob them has been arrested.

Norman Chagwiza (27) of Gutu district in Masvingo would dress up in a ‘ghost suit’ and frighten his -victims who would run away leaving him to steal undisturbed.

Ghost man
Norman Chagwiza in his ghost suit

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the arrest today saying investigations are still under way. Information gathered so far however revealed that Chagwiza had robbed more than two homesteads using the same modus operandi.

Ghost man
Norman Chagwiza

“He would pretend to be a ghost and frighten people, when the people run away, he would help himself to their belongings.

Ghost man
Norman Chagwiza

“He stole a ladder at a certain homestead, then in another incident, he locked the door from outside while trying to steal solar panels, but the owner of the house broke the door and ran after him and he was caught,” Nyathi said.

More details to follow….