Armed robbers stole US$13 000 in pretext of being police officers

Kudzai Gaveni, Online Writer

THREE armed robbers who identified themselves as police officers, allegedly robbed a house owner of US$13 000 in Harare.

In a statement, police said the unidentified suspects were armed with a pistol and handcuffs robbed a house in Waterfalls on 22 January 2024.

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

“Police in Waterfalls are investigating a case of robbery which occurred at a house in Leonard Road, Chevoit, Waterfalls on 22/01/24 in which three unknown male suspects who were armed with a pistol and handcuffs, entered a house through an unlocked door and identified themselves as members of the Police to the occupant. The trio attacked the victim before stealing a safe containing USD$13 00 among other valuables.  Anyone with information to report at any nearest police station,” reads the statement.