Burglar Lands in Police Net after Pretending to Be a Ghost to Rob Houses
- A burglar has been apprehended by police in Zimbabwe after robbing houses in a scary costume
- The disclosure was made by a Facebook page that shared photos of the suspect on the social media platform
- Social media users couldn't stop laughing after photos of the suspect went viral
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A burglar has been arrested by police in Zimbabwe for pretending to be a ghost to rob houses.
According to a Facebook page, General Chiwenga Wisdom, the young man will break into houses in the night and scare occupants who take to their heels after seeing him. He will then proceed to cart away with valuables after succeeding in scaring his victims.
The page wrote:
"Innovation mbavha yabatwa kwaGutu used to break into houses during the night pretending to be a ghost and when the occupiers of the homes flees osara hake achiba."
Many social media users couldn't believe their eyes and they flooded the comment section of the post with their thoughts.
Jay J. Mwenesani said:
"Sad! Product of a failed state - he should be in school or have means to earn money for a living. The sadness in his eyes - he is probably hungry."
Admire Machingura commented:
"I blame zanu pf. He is suppose to be a lawyer or doctor but future stolen."
Onalenna Dolph Sibanda said:
"Really man deserve a gold medal."
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Briefly News previously reported a criminal got more than he bargained for following a botched burglary attempt.
The thief seemingly underestimated his own size as he tried squeezing through a set of burglar bars, but got stuck in the process. Video footage reveals how the man was exposed and unable to break free from the window.
The home owner needed no second invitation as he quickly taught the thief that crime doesn't pay. The home owner continuously struck the burglar with a bottle against his knee, resulting in excruciating pain.
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