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A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in Chitungwiza on allegations of robbing two service stations of more than US$420 using a toy gun.
Amos Nyarume first attacked a fuel attendant at one of the service stations at Chikwanha Shopping Centre and stole US$420 while armed with a silver toy gun.
He then went to a nearby service station and attempted to rob another fuel attendant.
But, his luck ran out when he was apprehended by members of the public.
Nyarume was then handed over to the police for further investigations.
National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the arrest.
“On June 3, 2022, police in Zengeza arrested Amos Nyarume aged 20 for a case of armed robbery where he attacked a fuel attendant and stole US$420 at a service station at Chikwanha Shopping Centre, Chitungwiza.
“Later, the suspect was apprehended by members of the public while attempting to rob another fuel attendant at a nearby service station.
“A silver toy gun and US$290 cash were recovered,” he said.
Mathew Masinge
Online Reporter