Financial institution loses US$3 500 to robbers

Crime Reporter

Three armed robbers raided a financial institution in Beatrice and got away with US$3 500 on Saturday.

The three were travelling in a silver Toyota Sienta and were armed with pistols.

No arrests have been made and the police are investigating the case.

National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident in a statement.

“The ZRP is investigating a case of robbery which occurred at Beatrice Township on January 11 at around 9 am,” he said.

“Three unidentified male suspects who were armed with pistols and wearing face masks pounced at a local financial institution and demanded keys to the teller’s booth.

“The suspects gained entry into the booth and stole US$3 500 and three cellphones. The suspects locked the teller in the booth and drove off in a silver Toyota Sienta with no number plates.”

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