Shurugwi man loses US$1.2 to armed robbers

Zim Now Writer

A Shurugwi man lost a total of US$1 200 and a mobile phone to armed robbers who waylaid him and mugged him on his way home.

Midlands provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, confirmed the incident, saying John Svondo, 34, was in the company of a female friend when the robbery took place.

The incident occurred around 1900 hours on April 9 in Shurugwi.

“Svondo, of Magakooshla, Shurugwi was on his way home from Gweru in the company of Ashley Bomani, a female adult aged 21 when they met one man they only knew as Manex. He was in the company of two other male adults and the three demanded money to buy beer,” said Inspector Mahoko.

“From nowhere, the three suspects assaulted Svondo and struck him several times on the head with empty beer bottles.

“One of the suspects searched Svondo’s trousers pocket, took cash US$1 200, and a Mobicel cellphone before they all fled into the darkness,” said Inspector Mahoko.

Investigations are still underway and police are appealing to anyone with information to assist.

“We are appealing to members of the public who might have information that may lead to the arrest of the three suspects to pass the information to their nearest police station,” he said.