Three Businessmen robbed in broad daylight


By Memory Mudzani
Three Kwekwe businessmen were robbed of a motor vehicle and cash in Kwekwe on 07 July 2023 at around 2230 hours.
It is the state’s case that on 07 July 2023 at around 2230 hours, two male business partners aged 53 and 52 were travelling from Kwekwe Central Business District to Fitchlea residential surbab in Kwekwe using a Toyota Hilux ,they wanted to see a colleague and Upon arrival at the friend’s place of residence, an unidentified vehicle with four occupants suddenly blocked them at the gate and demanded valuables.


It is alleged that one of the suspects was pointing a pistol while they force marched the complainants into the main house where they met the house maid whom they robbed a cellphone.
The suspects allegedly assaulted the owner of the house with open hands and gave threats of serious harm demanding money ,it is said that the owner of the house surrendered $100 and three cellphones and the suspects further ransacked the bedroom and took cash US$400-00 which was in the drawer.
It is said that one of the assailats fired one shot into the air to scare the complainants, as the suspects left the scene.

It is alleged that two of the suspects took away Toyota Hilux which they later dumped near Senderayi Round About, Kwekwe from where it was later recovered by the ZRP.
The total value stolen is USD$21 235-00 and US$20 275-00 was recovered.
ZRP midlands province is appealing to members of the public who might have information that can help in locating and arresting the perpetrators of this case to approach any police station.

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