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BULAWAYO \u2013 In a daring broad-daylight armed robbery, a gang of unknown assailants made off with a staggering US$78,141 and ZAR 501,820 after terrorizing an employee at a financial services outlet in the heart of Bulawayo on Wednesday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a manhunt for the suspects, who struck at approximately 7:08 AM along the bustling Jason Moyo Street, between 8th and 9th Avenues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to preliminary police reports, the victim, a female employee, was confronted by the suspects as she was parking her vehicle upon arriving for work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The suspects forcibly escorted her into the offices and ordered her to open the strong room and a Chubb safe,” read a statement from Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the Chief Staff Officer (Press and Public Relations) to the Commissioner-General of Police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The gang acted with chilling precision, scooping cash from the safe before ensuring their escape would not be easily traced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Subsequently, the suspects took cash from the safe, removed a Digital Video Recorder (DVR) and a panic button, before escaping through the back door,” Commissioner Nyathi confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The removal of the DVR suggests an attempt to destroy forensic evidence, while disabling the panic button highlights the suspects’ familiarity with security protocols.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Authorities are treating the case with the utmost urgency given the high-profile nature of the crime and the significant amount of money stolen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The ZRP has appealed to the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information which may assist in the on-going investigations to contact the National Complaints Desk on (0242)703631 or WhatsApp 0712800197, or report at any nearest police station,” Commissioner Nyathi added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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