Madokero Man Loses US$280k After Thief Steals Cash Stashed in Bedroom Wardrobe

Madokero Man Loses US$280k After Thief Breaks Into Bedroom and Steals Money Stored in Wardrobe

A 39-year-old man from Madokero, Harare, has been left reeling after losing a staggering US$280,000 in a brazen house break-in.

Police Confirm Break-In and Theft of Large Sum

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident, which occurred on 30 May 2025.

According to the police, an unknown suspect unlawfully entered the man’s home and stole a small bag containing the money, which had been stored in a wardrobe in the bedroom.

“The ZRP is investigating a case of unlawful entry into premises and theft that occurred in Madokero, Harare, on 30/05/25. A 39-year-old man lost US$280,000.00 in cash after an unknown suspect broke into his house and stole a small bag containing the money, which was in the wardrobe in his bedroom,” the police said in a statement.

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Social Media Buzz: Netizens Question Source and Security

The incident has caused a stir on social media, with many Zimbabweans shocked by the sheer amount of cash kept in a private residence.

Some netizens questioned why the victim would store such a significant amount of money in a wardrobe instead of a secure location like a bank.

Other netizens speculated on the source of the funds.

Meanwhile, others suspect that the theft may have been an inside job, pointing to the possibility that someone close to the victim knew about the cash stash.

Here are some of the reactions;

@ValentineChipa2;

… tinoti mari ku bank thats a lot of money to be kept in a wardrobe , nhumbi ndodzinogaramo kwete mari

@gonorejindwi1;

This crime shows a rotten system which is deep. In a normal country. A person would bank such money and get interest, however because of the thieving banking system a person would rather keep such huge amount in his wardrobe. Anyway its inside job.

@chingonof;

Clearly some pple r living Hollywood life incognito, u would expect that type of money kuBrook, Chisipite etc. Haasi munhu wese ari kurwadziwa neZim

@Makhodhodho2;

What happened to the banking system? I guess the police must investigate the the minister of finance and the governor of reserve bank. Stone age pillow bank plundered.

@LASTMANGWIRO2;

Yaaa, people have money out there!!

Clear inside job

@AfricanCitizenX;

Arrest the victim he is criminal, ask him for source of funds!!