Zim Now Writer
Eight armed robbers raided a Kwekwe mine early yesterday morning before stealing 150kg of gold carbon, US$140 cash and cellphones.
The robbers attacked three people who were sleeping in a cabin before stealing the gold carbons, cash, three cellphones and a water pump.
The incident occurred at around 2am and police have launched a manhunt for the robbers.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident.
“Police in Kwekwe are investigating a case of robbery which occurred at a mine in Sherwood 2, Kwekwe on July 23, 2023 around 0200 hours in which eight suspects who were armed with axes attacked three victims who were asleep in their cabin before stealing US$140 cash, three Itel cellphones, a water pump and 6 X 25kg gold carbons.
“The suspects loaded the loot in a white Nissan Caravan vehicle with an unknown vehicle registration number. Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station,” he said.
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