Thief Steals 444 Bottles of Whisky and 12 Viceroy Brandy at Machipisa Shopping Centre

Thief Breaks Into Mega Save Wholesalers, Steals 444 Whisky Bottles and 12 Viceroy Brandy

A daring break-in at Mega Save Wholesalers in Machipisa Shopping Centre has left the company counting its losses after a thief stole large quantities of alcohol.

The suspect gained access by opening part of the roof and made away with 444 bottles of Two Keys whisky and 12 bottles of Viceroy brandy.

CCTV footage reviewed by general manager Takudzwa Makoni revealed the intruder, who concealed his identity with a face mask, moving through the premises during the raid.

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Details of the Stolen Loot

Police reports show the thief targeted both large and small bottles of whisky. The stolen goods included 60 bottles of 750ml Two Keys whisky, 384 bottles of 200ml Two Keys whisky, and 12 bottles of 750ml Viceroy brandy. The exact value of the stolen alcohol is still being calculated.

Police Confirm Investigation

Harare provincial police spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza confirmed the incident.

“Police are investigating an unlawful entry and theft case at a wholesale shop in Highfield,” said Insp Chakanza.

Social Media Reacts

The unusual theft at Machipisa has sparked a buzz on social media, with many users weighing in with mixed reactions. Some joked that the thief was driven by alcohol cravings, while others suggested that the incident reflects deeper issues in the community. A few even claimed that staff at the wholesale may have taken advantage of the situation to loot additional bottles, further fuelling speculation around the case.

Here are some of the reactions:

@Brian Loso Kandawasvika;

Haa iyo haisisiri mbavhaa chidhakwaaaaa loud

@Clever Mutsamba;

Kupazira shop Kuba d’Oro shuwa kkkkk

@Manu Bigman:

Xmas tanaka pondo bhodhoro re2keys

@Tafadzwa Tafireyi;

Ndorinonzi shavi renhamo

@Valentine Chirikutsi;

It must Reason wepaGhetto, coz ma4 awandisa

@Fisher Fisher;

Haaa uyu kirisimasi yake yatorongeka.kune vanhu vanoda alcohol kunze uku

@Malvin Kudzanai Mutirwara;

The thief stole yes but the wholesale staff upon realising there was a theft they stole the remainder of the bottles and still blame it on the thief who broke in.

Such is life.