Tinaani Nyabereka
Mvuma– Police are investigating a case of robbery where a 26-year-old man was robbed of cash and his car along Harare-Masvingo road.
The incident occurred on January 19, 2022 at about 2200 hours.
Midlands police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko appealed to members of the public who might have information on the whereabouts of the suspects.
“We are appealing to members of the public with information that can help to identify the suspects who are three males, two females and subsequently recover the vehicle, to approach the nearest police station.
“The vehicle is a white Toyota Runnex registration number ADQ 3872. Once again, we urge drivers to desist from the habit of offering lifts to strangers since some of them will be moving criminals,” added Mahoko.
Circumstances given are that, Cosmas Kangirai of Fairfields, Mvuma was hired by five people from Chaka Business Centre to Chivhu.
Upon arrival at the 170 kilometre-peg, the suspects ordered him to stop the car purporting to have reached their destination before one of the suspects grabbed Kangirai by the neck demanding cash from him whilst others searched him.
They further tied his hands and legs and took cash amounting to US $360 from him before driving to Matende Compound, Fairfields where they dumped him.
The complainant however managed to free himself and reported the matter at Mvuma Police Station and police attended the scene.
The suspects are still at large.
