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Armed robbers have struck again in Bulawayo, targeting a steel company and making off with $32,500, just days after a $4m heist at a city bank.
According to National Police Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the robbery occurred on 15 October 2024.
“…$32,500.00 and ZAR300.00 cash were stolen after seven unknown male suspects, armed with pistols and a pick, stormed a steel company. The suspects tied two security guards and 12 workers, who were on duty, with shoelaces. One of the workers was struck on the head with a pick after attempting to escape,” said Comm Nyathi.
“The suspects confiscated valuables and mobile phones before stealing the cash.”
In another incident, police said on 16 October 2024, $20,000 was stolen from a cash-in-transit vehicle belonging to a private security company in Masvingo.
“The vehicle was transporting cash from Beitbridge to Mutare. Along the way, the cash-in-transit crew offered a lift to two unknown passengers at Lutumba Service Centre and Machiloni, Beitbridge,” said Comm Nyathi.
“The passengers were later dropped off at Rutenga and Ngundu. Upon arrival at Ngundu, the crew discovered that a locked metal cash box containing the cash was missing.”
Comm Nyathi appealed for information to assist in the investigations, urging anyone with information to contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242) 70 3631 or WhatsApp on 0712 800 197 or report at any nearest police station.
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