Armed robbers strike Chegutu home, get away with US422 380

Zim Now Writer

A gang of six men wearing balaclavas and armed with machetes stormed a house in Rufle Range, Chegutu on around 0200 hours Saturday before stealing US$22 380 cash, a cellphone and keys for three cars.

The armed robbers reportedly attacked and tied the security guard who was on duty with a rope.  

Police confirmed the incident on X.

“Police in Chegutu are investigating a case of robbery which occurred at a house in Rifle Range, Chegutu on 18/11/23 at around 0200 hours. Six unidentified male suspects, who were putting on balaclavas and armed with machetes, attacked a security guard who was on duty, tied his hands with a rope and stole US$22 380 cash and a cell phone.

“The suspects gained entry into the house and attacked two occupants before stealing US$22 380 cash which was in the victims’ bedroom, motor vehicle keys for a Toyota GD6, Toyota Land Cruiser and Chevrolet Trailblazer among other valuables,” said police.

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