Choppies break-in suspects denied bail

Thursday, April 09, 2015

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FRANCISTOWN: Two Zimbabwean men suspected of breaking into Choppies Supermarket at Loja Mall were on Tuesday denied bail. The two are alleged to have robbed the supermarket of money, airtime and cell phones totaling R220, 800.

The state alleges that on March 25, Mathiba Ncube, 27, and Nkululeko Dube, 32, broke through the roof of the store to commit offence. The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Inspector Alexander Phale applied for the accused to be remanded in custody because investigations in the matter are still at their initial stages.

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Choppies break-in suspects denied bail

FRANCISTOWN: Two Zimbabwean men suspected of breaking into Choppies Supermarket at Loja Mall were on Tuesday denied bail. The two are alleged to have robbed the supermarket of money, airtime and cell phones totaling R220, 800.

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