High-Tech Thief Bypasses Car Locks with Sophisticated Scrambler

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An illegal immigrant, Cassin Pascal Man'ombe, accused of stealing from parked cars in Harare, Zimbabwe, has allegedly used a high-tech scrambler to bypass car locks. Man'ombe, a Tanzanian national, is set to return to court today after initially appearing before Harare magistrate Tapiwa Kuhudzai on Monday. The court heard that Man'ombe used the scrambler to steal laptops and other electronics from three separate cars in August.

Key Takeaways:

  • Cassin Pascal Man'ombe, a Tanzanian national, is accused of using a high-tech scrambler to steal from parked cars in Harare, Zimbabwe.
  • Man'ombe allegedly stole an HP Envy Core i-7 laptop, an HP Spectre laptop, and a silver Apple MacBook, as well as eight Petrotrade Coupons.
  • The suspect was captured on CCTV committing the offences and was found in possession of a destabiliser remote control used to unlock central locking systems.
  • Man'ombe is facing three counts of theft, possession of articles of criminal use, and entering Zimbabwe without a valid permit.
  • The court is seeking a Swahili interpreter as Man'ombe does not speak Shona or English.

Statistics:

  • Three separate incidents of car theft occurred in August, with laptops and other electronics stolen.
  • Man'ombe allegedly stole eight Petrotrade Coupons with serial numbers PU00611219403-405.
  • The suspect was captured on CCTV in all three incidents.

Sources:

  • "Man'ombe set to return to court," The Herald (no date)
  • "Illegal immigrant accused of stealing from parked cars," The Chronicle (no date)