Armed gang wears security company uniforms to hijack patrol vehicle, stealing over US$1 million in Chipinge heist

Sinokubonga Nkala [email protected]

Five armed suspects allegedly hijacked a security company’s patrol vehicle in Chipinge, forcing the guards to hand over their uniforms and stole about USD$1.1 million and R1.2 million

In a statement on X, the police said they are looking for information crack a robbery case that took place at a Gaza security firm on 4 September 2024.

“Five unknown suspects intercepted the company’s patrol vehicle in Chipinge town before attacking the driver and his colleague and forcing them to remove their uniforms.

“The suspects wore the uniforms and drove the vehicle to the security company’s premises where they attacked the other security guards before stealing USD$ 111 411.00 and R1 281 320.00. Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station”, said the NPAZ.