A Magaya family man has been hauled before the courts for stealing ex-convict and businessman Wicknell Chivayo’s shoes.
The 40 year old, Ignatius Magaya, was caught wearing a pair, one of Chivayo’s many shoes.
After the arrest, Magaya was discovered with 29 more pairs and other clothing items belonging to Chivhayo. He had hid the items at his farm house in Kutama, police records say.
Prosecutor, Sebastian Mutizirwa said that Magaya also stole 9 large screen televisions, 3 generators, 2 radios, 30 pairs of shoes, 7 mobile phones, a solar panel, 4 Ipads, computers and clothing from other complainants.
Magistrate Vakai Chikwekwe remanded Magaya in custody pending a soon to be announced bail ruling.
The prosecution says the total value of the stolen clothes reach $60,660.
The other complainants include Michael Cain, Lovemore Madembo, Lee Mugoni, Musa Gumede, Regina Mawere, Agnes Kunaka, Tamlyan Birket, Koumides Kynaros and one Richard Wild.