US$50 000 stolen in Chinhoyi in 2 days

Rutendo Mazhindu

Chinhoyi is reeling from a series of audacious thefts that have left residents rattled and police scrambling for answers.In a brazen daytime robbery on July 8th, in the heart of Chinhoyi's CBD, mere steps from the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development offices, thieves struck again.

This time, the target was a parked vehicle. While the unsuspecting driver was momentarily distracted, unknown perpetrators swooped in, shattering the illusion of safety and making off with a staggering US$15,200 in cash.

The details surrounding the theft remain shrouded in mystery, leaving a trail of unanswered questions and a chilling sense of vulnerability.

Just days earlier, on July 6th, another shocking incident ripped through the community.

A house of worship, a church nestled along Highway Road in Mazari, was desecrated in a calculated heist. Unidentified suspects, operating with chilling efficiency, breached the church's defenses and gained entry to the office. Their objective: a safe brimming with US$35,000.

The scene left behind by the ruthless thieves painted a grim picture. A burnt fuse lay discarded, a testament to their explosive methods. Traces of explosive residue hung heavy in the air, a grim reminder of the lengths these criminals were willing to go to.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police is currently investigating both incidents, their resolve steeled by the audacity of these crimes. They urge anyone with information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, to come forward. Every detail, every shred of evidence, could be the key to unraveling these mysteries and bringing the perpetrators to justice.

The once peaceful streets of Chinhoyi now echo with a sense of unease. The sanctity of a place of worship violated, the hard-earned savings of a resident vanished in a blink these thefts have shaken the very foundations of security in the city