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In a brazen robbery, a man working for a Harare-based company was robbed of US$18,400 after giving a ride to two men who later revealed themselves as armed robbers.
The robbery, which occurred in the Warren Park suburb, has raised suspicions on social media, as many questioned the victim’s decision to offer a lift while carrying such a large sum of cash.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the robbery, which occurred on Friday evening, September 20, 2024, around 4:35 p.m.
According to the police report, two robbers, armed with a pistol and a knife, attacked the victim and made off with US$18,400 in cash.
“Police in Warren Park are investigating a case of robbery which occurred on September 20, 2024, at around 1635 hours. Two unidentified male suspects, who were armed with a pistol and a knife, attacked the victim who was driving a green Toyota Corolla vehicle registration number ACD 3957 along Lytton Road, Harare, towards the CBD, before stealing US$18,400.00 cash,” reads the police report.
The victim had just collected the cash from one of the company’s branches when he offered the suspects a ride. The suspects reportedly fled the scene in an unregistered blue Honda Fit after stealing the money.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police have since issued a public appeal for anyone with information regarding the suspects to come forward. Authorities are urging the public to report any relevant details to the nearest police station, as investigations continue.
As news of the robbery circulated, social media users quickly reacted, speculating that the robbery might have been an inside job. Many questioned why the driver, aware of the large amount of money he was carrying, would offer a ride to two strangers. (iharare)
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