Harare Church Robbed of US$54k in Midnight Heist ...

Harare Church Robbed of US$54k in Midnight Heist by Armed Gang

Zim Now Writer

Police in Harare are investigating a daring late-night armed robbery at a church in the Goodhope suburb, where five gunmen escaped with US$54,200 in cash. The robbery occurred around 11 p.m. on October 31, with the suspects—armed with a pistol and wearing balaclavas—overpowering two security guards before gaining access to the church’s safe.

National Police Spokesman Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident, though he did not reveal the church's name.

In a statement, he said, “Police in Marlborough are investigating a case of robbery which occurred at a church in Goodhope, Harare, on October 31 at around 11 p.m. Five male suspects, who were armed with a pistol and wearing balaclavas, attacked two security guards on duty. The suspects ransacked the church complex and stole US$54,200 cash kept in a safe.”

Police have appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the suspects.