Police are currently on the hunt for six armed robbers who carried out a brazen attack in the early hours of November 18th, 2023.
The suspects targeted a security guard, gained entry into a residence, and assaulted two occupants, making off with a substantial sum of money amounting to US$22,400, as well as a cellphone.
According to a statement released by the police, the incident took place at approximately 2 am in Chegutu. The masked perpetrators, armed with machetes, forcibly entered the victims’ bedroom, where they seized the keys to a Toyota GD6, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Chevrolet Trailblazer, along with various other valuable items.
The police have issued an appeal for any information that may assist in tracking down the suspects and bringing them to justice.
“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$20 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 among other valuables. Anyone with information to report at any nearest police station,” stated the official police statement.
