NEW: Man loses car to highway robbers

Online Reporter

A 49-year-old man lost his car and valuables to two robbers along the Harare-Bulawayo highway on Tuesday.

The victim had given a lift to the suspects, who then robbed him of his Mazda Premacy vehicle and other valuables.

In a statement on Wednesday, police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the suspects attacked the motorist before dumping him on the roadside.

“On April 26, 2022, police in Norton recorded a case of robbery where a man (49) lost a Mazda Premacy vehicle (ACY 5103), US$100 cash, a Wi-Fi router, Huawei Y5 cellphone and a DStv LNB to two unknown suspects at the 24 km-peg along Harare-Bulawayo road,” reads the statement.

“The complainant offered a lift to the duo who posed as genuine transport seekers destined for Norton at the Whitehouse Bus Stop.

“Along the way, the suspects attacked the complainant and took away his valuables before dumping him on the roadside. Investigations are underway.”

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