Online Reporter
Patrick Chitumba, Midlands Bureau
Five armed robbers allegedly raided a popular Kwekwe funeral service parlour and went away with smartphones valued at US$410.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, confirmed the alleged robbery.
“Property worth US$410 was lost when a five-man gang armed with iron bars and axes pounced on a funeral undertaker company in Kwekwe on October 23 at about 1 a.m.,” he said.
Insp Mahoko said the five robbers allegedly scaled over a precast wall and approached two security guards and three workers who were on duty.
“They started beating them with axe handles and iron bars, demanding to know where the company cash was kept,” he said.
Insp Mahoko said they tied the victims’ hands and legs, searched them, and took a Huawei Y9 cellphone, a G-Tel Delta cellphone, and a Samsung A06 cellphone, all valued at US$410, before fleeing.
“We are calling for anyone with information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects to approach the nearest police station,” he said.
