By A Correspondent- Bulawayo residents have expressed concerns over the increase in  criminal cases such as robbery, house breaking and theft among others.

The concerned residents urged more community members to join the Neighbourhood Watch Committee to assist the police in fighting crime.

 Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association said residents live in fear due to escalation of crime.

Ward 17 BPRA Organiser Nqobizitha Moyo said criminals were renting houses among the residents and take that opportunity to committee crimes.

Ward 17 councillor Sikhululekile Moyo said many youth in the city are unemployed and resort to crime.