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Crime Reporter 

A Chitungwiza couple lost over US$21 700, R5 000 and various electrical gadgets to six armed robbers who attacked them at their house over the weekend.

The incident occurred on Saturday night in Zengeza 3.

National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said investigations were still in progress and warned criminals involved in robbery cases that their days are numbered and the law will soon catch up with them.

“Police in Chitungwiza are investigating circumstances surrounding a robbery case which occurred on September 25, 2021 at Zengeza 3. Six suspects attacked a couple and stole US$21 700 and R5 500 cash, as well as a 42-inch television set, an HP 250 laptop, five cellphones and two satchels.

“Anyone with information should contact any nearest police station,” he said.

Meanwhile, police in Filabusi are investigating circumstances surrounding a robbery case which occurred last Friday at Annadale 17 Mine were seven robbers attacked two complainants and stole US$600 cash as well as three cellphones.

In a related incident, police in Guruve arrested Jealous Gweshe (28) and Lytton Musengu (35) in connection with a case of robbery which occurred along Mazura Road. The suspects attacked a 42-year-old man and stole an ATA motor                                                                        cycle.

The motor cycle was recovered and further investigations by the police revealed that the suspects were wanted for escaping from Kachara Prison on June 5, 2021.

The latest robbery cases also come after two people lost a Land Rover Discovery 4 vehicle, US$36 000 cash to robbers in the city while six other people including three shop attendants lost over US$4 000 to armed robbers in separate incidents in Masvingo.

Asst Comm Nyathi said, “Police in Harare are investigating circumstances surrounding a case of robbery which occurred on September 21, 2021 in Chisipite. 

“Five suspects robbed the complainant aged 38 of US$21 000 cash and five cellphones.”

He said police in Harare were also appealing for information which may assist in investigating a case of armed robbery which occurred on September 19, 2021 at Pagomo along ED Mnangagwa Road.

Three suspects attacked the victim aged 42 at his homestead and stole US$15 680 cash, Land Rover Discovery 4 vehicle, 55-inch television, cellphones and laptop, among other valuables. 

The stolen vehicle and television were recovered dumped in Chisipite.

“Police in Masvingo are also investigating circumstances surrounding a robbery case which occurred on September 21, 2021 at Madamombe Business Centre, Chivi. Two suspects robbed three shop attendants a total of US$1000 and R 1000 cash as well as cellphones at Jaka, Asani and Mhonde shops.

“Meanwhile, police in Chikato are investigating three robbery cases which occurred on September 20, 2021 and September 21, 2021 at Victoria Ranch and Runyararo West, Masvingo. Seven suspects robbed three complainants a total of US$3715 and cellphones on three different occasions,” Asst Comm Nyathi added.

Cases of armed robberies have been on the increase countrywide with criminals targeting individuals and business people with cash.