Police in Harare are appealing to the public for information regarding a robbery that occurred at a grocery shop at Tilcor Industry, Chitungwiza, on Saturday at around 1:30 PM.
According to a statement from the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), three unknown suspects armed with an unidentified pistol stormed the store during this brazen midday heist.
In a bid to instil fear, one of the assailants fired a shot into the roof, causing both customers and shop employees to comply with their demands and lie on the ground.
The suspects then proceeded to steal a substantial amount of cash, totalling US$8,705.00, from two till drawers before making their getaway.
After executing the robbery, the perpetrators fled the scene in a Honda Fit vehicle. The ZRP said:
Police in Harare are appealing for information which may assist in the investigation of a case of robbery which occurred at a grocery shop at Tilcor Industry, Chitungwiza on 26/10/24 at around 1330 hours.
Three unknown suspects who were armed with an unidentified pistol stole USD 8 705.00 cash from two till drawers in the shop after firing one shot into the roof and ordering shop workers and customers to lie down. The suspects drove away in a Honda Fit vehicle.
Police have appealed to anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information about the suspects or the escape vehicle to report to the nearest police station.
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