By Valentine Makufa
A N.Richards Group till operator, Philisani Nyathi, is on the run after allegedly stealing US$12 000 from the company on July 15, 2025.
Masvingo Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Kudakwashe Dhewa confirmed the incident and urged businesses to adopt safer cash management practices to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
“We have received a report concerning an employee at N. Richards who stole US$12 000 from the company. We are appealing to the members of the public for any information on Nyathi.
“Businesses should not to keep such amounts of money with till operators; rather, they should deposit in banks for safety,” said Inspector Dhewa.
Sources privy to the incident said Nyathi reportedly conducted his routine sales throughout the day but left the shop around 1400 hours claiming he was looking for change from another branch across the street.
Security personnel raised alarm after realising that Nyathi had not returned in hours and initiated a search. Attempts to contact him were unsuccessful, as his phone was not off.
Upon reviewing the transactions, management discovered that Nyathi had sold cement worth US$12 000, which he did not deposit.
A high-priority alert was issued and a US$2000 reward is being offered by N-Richards for information leading to Nyathi’s successful arrest.
Anyone with information should contact: +263 772 900 995 +263 776 987 494 NRG Tip Off Line: 0808 06 88 (Toll Free) Call Centre: 08512 011 111 or report to the nearest Police Station. All information will be treated with confidentiality.
