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Thieves Target FIG Ministries Church Conference Attendees' Cars In Belvedere: Police Issue Urgent Security Warning
Reported By: Arron Nyamayaro & Sona News Crime Desk
Published: November 10, 2026 | 4 min read
Police issue target-hardening security guidelines for congregants after thieves force open vehicles during a week-long FIG Ministries gathering in Belvedere, escaping with cash, laptops, and valuables.
Church members across Harare have been urged to heighten personal and vehicle security after criminals targeted parked cars during a week-long conference in Belvedere. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed that thieves forced open multiple vehicles belonging to congregants attending a FIG Ministries gathering, stealing over US$1,500 in cash, high-end electronics, and personal belongings.
Break-Ins at Belvedere FIG Ministries Conference
Investigators revealed that the perpetrators exploited predictable service schedules to target vehicles parked outside the venue, using unknown forced-entry instruments to pop driver-side doors.
Stolen Valuables & Victim Summary
Lost cash, a laptop, and a spare wheel stolen directly from her Honda Fit. Total estimated loss stands at US$1,100.
Had an HP Core i7 laptop, a black suit jacket, and a cooler bag stolen from his Toyota Corolla. Total estimated loss stands at US$442.
ZRP Police Warning: Gathering Vulnerabilities
Acting Harare provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Faith Mapisa, confirmed that active investigations are underway, warning congregants that criminals frequently infiltrate or monitor religious gatherings.
Official Statement by Assistant Inspector Faith Mapisa:“We continue to urge people to consider target removal and target hardening at all gatherings. We also urge church members to consider engaging security and to be aware that not everyone attending is there for the church services. Thieves and hijackers increasingly target motorists and congregants at churches and public gatherings because services and events have predictable schedules, cash offerings and distracted vehicle owners.”
Police Advisory: Essential Security Measures
To combat opportunistic theft at public and religious events, the ZRP has issued a list of mandatory security protocols:
Frequently Asked Questions
The thefts occurred at a week-long FIG Ministries conference hosted in Belvedere, Harare.
Stolen items included cash, an HP Core i7 laptop, another secondary laptop, a spare wheel, a suit jacket, and a cooler bag valued at over US$1,500 combined.
ZRP recommended removing visible valuables from vehicles, organizing parking lot patrols, installing CCTV/lighting, and never walking out to vehicles alone at night.
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