4 armed robbers arrested after high-speed chase

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.