Burglar receives three years

The 27-year-old man who was allegedly terrorising the communities of Nzhelele in Mandiwana, Siloam and Mandala has been sentenced to three years in prison.

Mr Magadzire Luckson initially escaped from Siloam hospital while being guarded by the police. This followed after Magadzire was shot by a community member during a housebreaking attempt. He had allegedly stolen television sets, cell phones and DVD players from various homes in the area. He was shot in Mandala village in the right leg whilst he was running away with some of the stolen goods.

Magadzire was charged with more than six cases of residential burglary, being in possession of stolen property and escaping.

A fortnight ago, Magadzire was sent to jail for three years after appearing in the Dzanani Magistrate's Court. Some of his cases are still pending and police investigations are continuing.

Date:13 November 2014

By: Phathutshedzo Luvhengo

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