Bulawayo man robbed of Hilux at gunpoint while ordering food

Sikhumbuzo Moyo, Check Point

A Bulawayo man on Monday night lost his Toyota Hilux to four unknown accused persons while awaiting his order at a fast-food outlet situated in Bradfield suburb.

One of the accused persons was brandishing a pistol, which he pointed at the terrified man, who was with his wife and a friend.

According to the Criminal Investigations Department national spokesperson, Detective Inspector Rachel Muteweri, the accused persons then ordered the trio to disembark from the vehicle.

“On 22 December 2025 and at around 10PM, four unknown accused persons approached the complainant who was seated in a Toyota Hilux in the company of his wife and a friend. One of the accused persons produced a pistol before threatening the victims. They ordered the victims to disembark from the vehicle before taking charge of the vehicle,” said Det Insp Muteweri.

She said the quartet then drove away, leaving the victims at the crime scene.

“The complainants later filed a police report and we are now on the trail of the accused persons,” said Det Insp Muteweri.

Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe Republic Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Chirundu have arrested Takudzwa Manyanga (26), Question Mutsvunguma (23) and Terrence Mazete (23) in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle.

“The three were arrested at the Chirundu Border Post while in possession of a Ford Ranger which was reported stolen in Gweru on 21 December 2025,” said Det Insp Muteweri.