21-Year-Old Man Lands in Jail After Stealing Perfume, US$10, and Clothes from Mother
A 21-year-old man, Pride Memba, has landed in jail after stealing cash, clothes, and a bottle of perfume from his mother in Rusape.
According to court records, the theft occurred on 5 July 2025 at the family home at 855 Mabvazuwa.
Memba reportedly took an Inuka 100ml perfume bottle and US$10 from his mother’s bedroom. He also grabbed white shoes, some clothes, and a satchel from the washing line and left without being noticed.
“The accused person is a son to the complainant. On July 5, 2025, and at 4 pm, the complainant and the accused person were both at home at 855 Mabvazuwa, Rusape.
The accused person took an Inuka perfume 100ml bottle and US$10, which were in the complainant’s bedroom.
He took white shoes, a red shirt, a blue jean jacket and a satchel, which were on the washing line, and he went away unnoticed, Prosecutor Innocent Moyowaonda revealed.
The total value of the stolen items was US$50, none of which was recovered.
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Court Hands Down Sentence
Memba appeared unrepresented before Magistrate Daphene Maruta and pleaded guilty to one count of theft. He was sentenced to nine months in prison, of which three months were set aside on condition of good behaviour.
One month was suspended on the condition that he reimburses his mother US$50, leaving him to serve five months behind bars.
Prosecutor Innocent Moyowaonda urged the court to impose a deterrent sentence, saying such cases of children stealing from parents were on the rise.
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