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4 armed robbers arrested after high-speed chase
25 Aug 2023 at 15:15hrs | Views
FOUR suspected armed robbers were early yesterday morning apprehended by members of the public a few minutes after they had robbed and dumped a woman in the Mbare area. The robbers, travelling in a Honda Fit, were apprehended after they were involved in an accident in Waterfalls area during a high-speed chase. Of the four, three were seriously injured while one sustained minor injuries after their getaway car hit a tree.
The third robber sitting at the back of the car The Herald understands that the vehicle had a tyre puncture resulting in the driver losing control and hitting a tree.
They were later surrendered to officers at Waterfalls Police Station. Police recovered several laptops, cellphones and various properties. It is alleged that the gang had offered the woman a lift to the city centre before robbing and stripping her naked. An alert motorist witnessed the incident before chasing the gang.
The third robber sitting at the back of the car The Herald understands that the vehicle had a tyre puncture resulting in the driver losing control and hitting a tree.
They were later surrendered to officers at Waterfalls Police Station. Police recovered several laptops, cellphones and various properties. It is alleged that the gang had offered the woman a lift to the city centre before robbing and stripping her naked. An alert motorist witnessed the incident before chasing the gang.
Source - The Herald
