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Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Online Reporter
A man and woman lost R191 000 and US$1 145 to three suspects who had offered them a lift in a Honda Fit vehicle from Mbudzi to Beitbridge.
In their twitter page the police said the incident occurred on August 18.
In another incident the police said a Chiredzi man lost R50 000 and US$5 500 to armed robbers who invaded his home in the early hours of the morning.
“On 18 August a Chitungwiza man (46) and a Harare woman (38) lost US$1 145 and R191 200 to three unknown suspects after boarding a white Honda Fit vehicle at Mbudzi Roundabout destined for Beitbridge. The ZRP reminds members of the public that Covid-19 regulations are still in force and intercity travelling is banned.
“On 17 August at around 1AM, a Chiredzi man (45) lost ZAR 50 000, US$ 5 500 and three cellphones to six unknown suspects. The suspects stormed the complainant’s home armed with three unidentified pistols and machetes before demanding the cash. Investigations are underway. The ZRP reiterates that members of the public must not keep large sums of money in homes or business premises,” said the police.
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