The gang posed as police officers and stopped a vehicle at
the 136km peg along the Harare-Masvingo highway before snatching a bag and
fleeing with the cash in a getaway car.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms the arrest of five
suspects in connection with a stage-managed case of armed robbery which
occurred on August 4, 2024, at the 136-kilometre peg along Harare-Masvingo
Road, Makumimavi area, Chivhu,” said Police spokesman, Commissioner Nyathi.
The suspects are Richard Banda (23), Tawananyasha Nyengerai
(21), Lionel Chipenzi (25), Harrison Chiinge (24), and Calos Muwani (23).
“They were arrested for stealing US$193 900 cash and a
cellphone from a Toyota Hiace vehicle which was travelling from Bulawayo to
Harare. The vehicle was being driven by one of the suspects, Richard Banda, who
was accompanied by the complainant.
“The suspects posed as police officers and stopped the
vehicle. They snatched a bag containing the money and cellphone before fleeing
in their getaway car, a Nissan Note registration number, AGN 2303.”
Investigations by detectives linked Richard Banda to the
crime, leading to his arrest. He implicated his cousin, Tawananyasha Nyengerai
and the other suspects, resulting in their arrest.
Following their arrests, police have since recovered US$100
442.
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