Robbers force-march shop owners, steal US$30 000

Zim Now Writer

Three unidentified armed robbers stormed the residence of two shop owners before forcing them to their shop at Chakohwa Business Centre in Chimanimani, where they got away with US$30 000.

In a statement, police said the suspects had firearms when they broke into the victims’ cottage where they physically attacked them.

“Police in Chimanimani are investigating a case of robbery which occurred at Chakohwa Business Centre, Chimanimani in which three unidentified male suspects who were armed with firearms broke into a cottage and attacked two occupants.

“The suspects force marched one of the victims to a shop where they stole US$30 000,” police said.

Meanwhile, in another robbery incident in Borrowdale West, seven armed robbers attacked a security guard on duty before proceeding to break into the house where they also attacked the occupant.

Police say the robbers stole seven cellphones and a laptop before fleeing the scene in the victim’s Toyota Hilux vehicle.

“The suspects ransacked the house and stole seven cellphones and a laptop before loading the loot into the victim’s white Toyota Hilux vehicle registration number AGA 8344 and drove away,” police added.