Tinaani Nyabereka
Gweru – A 27-year-old woman was robbed of cash and property, all with a total value of USD of 930- 00 and R1 100 by a Mushika shika taxi driver whom she had hired his services.
Midlands Provincial Police Spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident which occurred on 15 June 2023 around 1830 hours in Mkoba high density suburbs, Gweru and appealed for information that may help identify the suspect.
“We are appealing to members of the public who might have information which may to the arrest of the suspect to visit any nearest police station.”
Allegations are that, the victim was coming from South Africa. She boarded a grey Honda fit with only the driver on board at Zuva service station, along Lobengula Avenue, Gweru on her way home.
Upon reaching Takwirira Primary School in Mkoba 17, the driver stopped his car. He then hit the victim with a stick and ordered her to surrender all her valuables while threatening to kill her.
The suspect took a Samsung A3 Cellphone, a Black Nokia Cell phone, two bags containing clothes, groceries and money in cash – R1 100 and US$120-00.
After committing the offence, the driver ordered her to disembark before driving away.
The number of cases where travellers are being robbed by people who would have offered them transport are on the rise and the police has been urging members of the public to use public transport.
