Shona

Mbavha ibatwi, mbavha rutsoka ishamwari.

A thief has to be caught red handed; a thief identified by foot print may be as innocent as a friend.

Tsanagudzo

Munhu ngaasapumhe mumwe umbavha kana asina kumuwanikidza achiba.

What the Words Say

A thief has to be caught red handed; a thief identified by foot print may be as innocent as a friend.

What It Means

A suspected thief who has not been caught red-handed should not be accused yet, because your suspicion may be wrong.