Armed robbers strike at Glendale house, steal US$1...

Armed robbers strike at Glendale house, steal US$15k

Zim Now Writer

Seven unidentified armed robbers wearing face masks, armed with pistols and a 14 pound hammer got away with US$15 000 after pouncing on a house in Glendale on Sunday.

The suspects reportedly attacked a house keeper and took US$700 which was in his trousers pocket.

In a statement. Police revealed that the robbers also got away with gold and over US$15 000 after breaking a safe.

“Police in Glendale are investigating a case of robbery which occurred at a house in Westview, Glendale on 12/05/24 around 0200 hours.

"Seven unidentified male suspects who were wearing face masks, armed with pistols and a 14 pounds hummer, attacked a house keeper and took US$700.00 which was in his trousers pocket before breaking a safe where they stole US$15 600.00 cash, 2.3 grammes of gold and 25 kg gas tank.

“Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station,” police said.

The police have also urged the public not to leave vehicle engines idling if they stop and want to do something after disembarking.

This follows a case of theft of a motor vehicle which occurred in Eastlea, Harare on Friday last week.

“An Orange Proton Gen 2 GLS vehicle registration number ADR 5543 was stolen.

“The victim disembarked his vehicle and left the engine running while he went to open the gate when an unknown suspect got into the vehicle and drove away.

“Anyone with information to report at any nearest police station,” police said in a statement.