Robbery Spree in Shurugwi: Machete-Wielding Armed Robbers Steal Cash and Valuables After Pouncing on Financial Institution, Wholesale, and Agro Shop

Armed Robbers Go on Robbing Spree in Shurugwi, Steals Cash and Valuables After Pouncing on Financial Institution, Wholesale, and Agro Shop

In a brazen robbery spree, four armed men pounced on three businesses in Shurugwi on 19 October 2024, stealing large sums of money and valuable items.

The suspects, wielding machetes and an axe, targeted a financial institution, a wholesale shop, and an agrochemical store.

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Armed Robbery Details

According to the police the incident took place at approximately 2:00 AM in Mumvuri, Shurugwi, when four male suspects armed with machetes and an axe attacked a financial institution.

The assailants overpowered a security guard stationed at the premises before breaking into the offices.

“The ZRP is investigating a case of robbery which occurred on 19/10/24 at around 0200hrs. Four male suspects who were armed with machetes and axe pounced at a financial institution in Mumvuri, Shurugwi where they attacked a security guard who was manning a premise,” the police reported on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Stolen Goods and Cash

The thieves managed to steal a substantial amount of money from multiple locations. They took US$5,010 and ZAR23,900 from the financial institution before proceeding to a nearby wholesale shop.

“They broke into the offices and stole cash US$5 010.00 and ZAR23 900.00 before breaking into a wholesale shop where they took US$1 085.00 which was in a metal box,” the police revealed.

Additionally, the suspects broke into an agrochemical shop, where they assaulted an occupant and stole money and a phone.

“The suspects also broke into an Agro chemical shop where they attacked the occupant and stole US$30.00 and a Huawei P30 cellphone.”

Police Appeal for Information

The police are urging anyone with information about the robbery to come forward and assist in their investigations. They emphasized the importance of community cooperation in apprehending the suspects.

“Anyone with information to report at any nearest Police Station,” the ZRP stated, appealing to the public for assistance.

The investigation into the robbery is ongoing as authorities work to track down the culprits and recover the stolen property.

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