Hitchhiker robbed of US$14 000

Zim Now Writer

Police are appealing for leads to a gang that robbed a hitchhiker of US$14 035 and a mobile handset.

“Police in Harare are appealing for information which may assist in the investigation of a case of robbery which occurred on 15/12/23 along Mutare Road near Ruwa. Five unknown suspects travelling in a Honda CRV vehicle stabbed the complainant with a knife on the thigh and back several times before stealing US$14 035 cash and a cellphone,” said the police in statement released on their X handle.

According to the report, the suspects had offered the complainant a lift from Simon Muzenda bus terminus, Harare CBD to Mutare.

Reactions from social media users included questions on why the victim was hitchhiking with such a large sum instead of hiring a cab.

Others advanced theories that it was a set up by someone who knew the victim’s travel plans.