By Tinaani Nyabereka
Zvishavane – A couple in Maglas suburb of Zvishavane was left counting losses after armed robbers pounced on their homestead and got away with US$3000 cash on Tuesday May 7 around 0100 hours.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident and said police had already launched a manhunt for the suspects.
“I can confirm a robbery case in Zvishavane where the suspects went away with US$3000 and the Police are looking for the suspects. I appeal to the members of the public for information that may help to apprehend the suspects,” he added.
Circumstances are that Phillip Kumura (33) and his wife were asleep when they were awakened by the noise of burglars who were trying to gain entry into the house.
Kumura went to check where the noise was coming from and saw two men standing by the window and one of them pointed a gun at him.
The couple managed to hide in the kitchen fearing for their lives and the robbers went on to enter the bedroom where they ransacked and took cash amounting to USD$3 000 which was in the wardrobe.
The police have been on record warning people against keeping large sums of money at home.
In March another couple lost US$3 005 cash and other valuables to armed robbers who pounced on their home and gained entry through the kitchen door.
