Armed robbers pounce on Moleli High School, make off with cash laptops, cellphones

Zim Now Writer

Robbers armed with an assortment of pistols and iron bars on Sunday pounced on the Methodist Church-run Moleli High School in the Chegutu District of Mashonaland West Province.

The armed robbers attacked two security guards before stealing US$2001, ZWL$26 920, 15 laptops, and 29 cellphones among other goods.

In a statement posted on Twitter, police said: “Police in Zvimba are investigating a case of robbery which occurred at Moleli High school on 23/07/23 at around 1800 hours.

“Nine unknown suspects armed with unidentified pistols and iron bars attacked two security guards before stealing US$2 001.00 and ZW$26 920.00 cash, fifteen laptops, twenty nine cellphones , a two plate stove, a photo-printer and airtime vouchers worth US$57.00,” read the police statement in part.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to report at any nearest police station.