Tinaani Nyabereka
Kwekwe-A mine employee was alone on duty at Moss 21 mine when four unknown men arrived armed with a pistol, a knife and machete, stormed the mine and took away property worth thousands of dollars.
The incident occurred along Harare-Bulawayo road near Truckers inn on April 12, 2023 around 0100 hours.
It is reported that the suspects forced the mine guard to lie down and tied his hands and legs.
They went on to search the complainant and took his US$ 10 and a cell phone before breaking into the workshop through the roof.
From the workshop, they took the following property: a generator, grinder, welding machine, two gas cylinders, one 2 horse power submersible pump, one fan, a 3 kg gas tank and two Kango black pots.
They also forced entry into carbon rooms where they got away with 300 kilograms of pregnant gold carbons.
A report was made at ZRP Kwekwe Rural Police who attended the scene and investigations commenced.
No arrests were made and the total value stolen is US$ 18 055.
Midlands Provincial Police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko appealed for assistance with information.
“We appeal to the public as always for assistance in the investigation of this case,” he said.
