By Tinaani Nyabereka
A family of five in Gokwe South lost gadgets and cash worth US$10 400 and R3 000 after four armed robbers pounced on the family shop at Masakadza Business Centre in Gokwe South on April 7, 2024.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident and said police have launched a manhunt for the suspects.
“I can confirm a case of robbery which happened at Masakadza Business Centre where a group of armed robbers attacked and went away with cash and gadgets. We are appealing for information that may lead to the arrest of the suspects and urge members of the public not to keep large sums of money in their premises,” said Mahoko.
On the fateful night, Leonard Chari (45) who operates a grocery shop at Masakadza Business Centre where he also resides together with his family closed his shop at 2000 hours and retired to bed.
At around 0100 hours, Chari and his wife were awakened by four unknown men who were armed with axes and logs. They demanded cash and other belongings. The four then jointly and wantonly assaulted the complainant, his wife, children and the shop.
The intruders took away cash worth US$9 900, R3 000, a Revolver (Taurus) gun loaded with 28 rounds and 5 cell phones all valued at $10 400 and R3 000 and went away unnoticed.
The stolen gun was recovered after it was found lying within the complainant’s yard possibly after being dropped by the criminals.
