Tinaani Nyabereka
Gweru – Police in Gweru confirmed a case of robbery which occurred on October 4 2023 around 0100 hours at Mkoba 12 Light Industry site in Gweru where five robbers forcibly opened the gate with a metal rod and stole three gold scales and drove off in their unregistered X-trail motor vehicle.
Midlands Police Provincial Spokesperson, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko is appealing for information on the suspects’ whereabouts
“We are appealing to members of the public who might have information that may assist in the investigation to approach any police station,” said Mahoko.
It is alleged that a 63-year-old security guard was on night duty at Mkoba 12 Light Industrial Site.
Four of the suspects disembarked from the vehicle and one of them used a metal rod to hit the complainant on both legs and he fell down.
They went on to tie his hands and legs before stashing him into their vehicle and went on to ransack the whole place and stole 3 gold scales.
After that, they pushed the complainant out of their vehicle before driving off to an unknown destination.
Police investigations are going on and total value stolen is US$1 300-00.
