Armed robbers in rampage rob service station US$10 000

Kudzai Gaveni, Online Writer

SIX unidentified armed robbers are on the run for a robbery case that occurred at a service station where they stole US$9 670.

In a statement, police said the suspects gained entry and broke the safe using explosives after attacking the security guard on duty alongside the motorist who was fuelling his car at a service station in Eastview yesterday.

The suspects proceeded to a nearby lodge where they attacked the security guard on duty, stealing US$50 and an Itel cell phone.

Police appealed for information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects.

“Police in Mabvuku are investigating a case of robbery which occurred at a service station in Eastview on 07/02/24 in which six unidentified male suspects who were armed with firearms and wearing face masks, attacked a security guard who was on duty and a motorist who was fuelling his vehicle before stealing US$20.”

“The suspects gained entry into the service station offices where they broke a safe using explosives and stole US$9 670 cash.The suspects then proceeded to a nearby lodge and attacked a security guard before stealing US$50 and an Itel cell phone. Anyone with information to report at any nearest police station.”

 

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