A 40 year old hospital patient was arrested  for stealing copper pipes at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital recently, a development which left many patients shocked.

Taona Dzimbo, who was admitted at the hospital for a fractured leg, was apprehended after he was caught in the act of damaging hospital property and removing internal copper components.

According to a police statement, the suspect was caught allegedly damaging hospital examination lights to extract copper components.

“Police in Mbare arrested Taona Dzimbo (40) in connection with a case of theft of copper pipes at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital on 05/10/25. The suspect, who was admitted to the hospital with a fractured leg, was caught while damaging hospital examination lights and removing internal copper components.” Reads the statement.

Following his arrest, a search of the suspect’s hospital locker showed several stolen items.

Police have since recovered 45 pieces of copper pipe, each measuring approximately 20 centimeters, along with an aluminum pipe.

Dzimbo is currently under police guard at the hospital as investigations continue.