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Police in Chipinge have launched a manhunt for five robbers who raided a security company before stealing US$ 111 411 and R1 281 320.

The incident occurred yesterday when the robbers intercepted the company’s patrol vehicle in Chipinge town before attacking the security guards.

They then wore their uniforms and drove the vehicle to the security company’s premises where they attacked the other security guards before stealing the cash.

National police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.

“Police in Chipinge are appealing for information which may assist in the investigation of a case of robbery, which occurred early this morning on September 4, 2024, at a security

company in Gaza,” he said.

“Five suspects intercepted the company’s patrol vehicle in Chipinge town before attacking the driver and his colleague and forcing them to remove their uniforms.

“The suspects wore the uniforms and drove the vehicle to the security company’s premises where they attacked the other security guards before stealing US$111 411 and R1 281

320. “Anyone with information to report at any nearest police station.”