Woman Arrested Over Alleged Robbery, Theft Cases

A woman identified as Sharon Sithole, popularly known as “Mai Alia,” has been arrested in connection with alleged cases of theft and robbery reported in Southlea Park, Chitungwiza, Hopely and surrounding areas.

According to a report circulating from Crime Watch Zim, Sithole was arrested at around 11:50pm on September 1, 2026, during an undercover police operation.

She is currently being held at ZRP Southlea Park as police investigate the allegations.

Police reportedly suspect that Sithole worked with an alleged accomplice, Richman Muswaka, in a series of robberies targeting motorists.

The suspects are accused of allegedly getting into vehicles before producing knives and taking valuables from their victims.

During the operation, police reportedly recovered several items believed to be linked to the alleged crimes.

The recovered property includes four Itel cellphones, three Samsung cellphones, one ZTE cellphone, one iPhone, a black power bank, five 100ml bottles of BronCleer and a car radio.

Members of the public who may have lost cellphones or other property during reported thefts in Southlea Park, Chitungwiza, Hopely and surrounding areas have been urged to visit ZRP Southlea Park to check whether their belongings are among the recovered items.

The allegations against Sithole and her suspected accomplice have not been proven in court, and they are presumed innocent until proven guilty.