Cases of armed robberies have been on the increase
countrywide with criminals targeting individuals and business people with cash.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul
Nyathi has since warned criminals involved in robbery cases that their days are
numbered and the law will soon catch up with them.
“Police in Harare are investigating circumstances
surrounding a case of robbery which occurred on September 21, 2021 in
Chisipite. Five suspects robbed the complainant aged 38 of US$21 000 cash and
five cellphones,” he said.
He said police in Harare were also appealing for
information which may assist in investigating another case of armed robbery
which occurred on September 19, 2021 at Pagomo along the Emmerson Dambudzo
Mnangagwa Road.
Three suspects attacked the victim aged 42 at his homestead
and stole US$15 680 cash, Land Rover Discovery 4 vehicle, 55-inch television,
cellphones and a laptop, among other valuables.
The stolen vehicle and television were recovered dumped in
Chisipite.
Asst Comm Nyathi added, “Police in Masvingo are also
investigating circumstances surrounding a robbery case which occurred on
September 21, 2021 at Madamombe Business Centre, Chivi. Two suspects robbed
three shop attendants a total of US$1000 and R 1000 cash as well as cellphones
at Jaka, Asani and Mhonde shops.
“Meanwhile, Police in Chikato are investigating three
robbery cases which occurred on September 2021 and September 21, 2021 at
Victoria Ranch and Runyararo West, Masvingo. Seven suspects robbed three
complainants a total of US$3 715 and cellphones on three different occasions,”
he said.
Asst Comm Nyathi said anyone with information that might
assist them with investigations can contact any nearest police station. Herald
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