Harare Man Robbed of US$18,400 After Offering Lift to Two Strangers, Social Media Raises Suspicions

Social Media Buzzes After Harare Man is Robbed of US$18,400 After Offering Lift to Two Strangers

In a shocking turn of events, a man working for a Harare-based company was robbed of US$18,400 after giving a ride to two men who later revealed themselves as armed robbers.

The incident, which occurred in the Warren Park suburb, has sparked significant debate on social media, with many questioning the victim’s decision to offer a lift while carrying such a large sum of cash.

Armed Robbery in Warren Park

The robbery occurred last Friday evening, September 20, 2024, around 4:35 p.m. Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the robbery in a statement shared on X.

The two armed robbers who were armed with a pistol and a knife attacked the victim and made off with US$18,400 cash.

“Police in Warren Park are investigating a case of robbery which occurred on September 20, 2024, at around 1635 hours. Two unidentified male suspects, who were armed with a pistol and a knife, attacked the victim who was driving a green Toyota Corolla vehicle registration number ACD 3957 along Lytton Road, Harare, towards the CBD, before stealing US$18,400.00 cash,” reads the police report.

The victim had just collected the cash from one of the company’s branches when he offered the suspects a ride. The suspects then reportedly fled the scene in an unregistered blue Honda Fit.

Police Appeal for Information

The Zimbabwe Republic Police have since issued a public appeal for anyone with information regarding the suspects to come forward. Authorities are urging the public to report any relevant details to the nearest police station, as investigations continue.

Speculation of an Inside Job

As news of the robbery circulated, social media users quickly reacted, speculating that the robbery might have been an inside job. Many questioned why the driver, aware of the large amount of money he was carrying, would offer a ride to two strangers.

Comments online pointed to possible involvement from the victim, with some users urging the police to interrogate and investigate the driver thoroughly.

Here are some of the reactions;

@KingJayZim;

😀😀😀Tsitstsitsitsi, ah yah! The “victim” must be taken for “indications”.

@shaddybn;

No one carrying 18 000 USD of company funds will give any1 a lift.Kunyepa..Risking all that money just for a dollar…Driver knows everything

@ronn_ndongwe;

hakuna munhu anotakura $18k cash anopa munhu lift😂😂😂 i syndicate iro achataura hake vamwe vake arohwa nePolice

@lazziehacha;

So he was on duty and had just collected cash on behalf of his company but decided to pick up passengers!!!! Beat him and he will tell you the truth

@HfnWacho;

Haaaaa no ways, how can he pick people up when he’s got so much money on him. Something fishy

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