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Church loses US$8,000 to robbers
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A group of eight robbers stormed a church in Belvedere, Harare, in the early hours of Saturday morning, making off with US$8 000 in cash after attacking a security guard and a congregant who was praying.
The daring raid took place at around 12:30am along Hudson Avenue, where the armed gang forced their way onto the church premises before carrying out a coordinated attack.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident and said investigations were underway.
"Police in Harare are investigating a case of robbery which occurred at a church along Hudson Avenue, Belvedere, on May 11, 2025, at around 12:30am," said Commissioner Nyathi.
"Eight unknown suspects gained entry into the church premises and attacked a security guard and a congregant who was praying before ransacking the church's offices, where they stole US$8 000 cash."
The robbers are reported to have used the congregant's vehicle — a Toyota IST, registration number ACT 8786 — as their getaway car.
Police are appealing to members of the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects.
"Anyone with information is urged to report at any nearest police station," added Commissioner Nyathi.
No arrests have been made so far, and the condition of the assaulted individuals was not immediately disclosed.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising concerns over the increasing boldness of criminal gangs targeting places of worship.
The daring raid took place at around 12:30am along Hudson Avenue, where the armed gang forced their way onto the church premises before carrying out a coordinated attack.
In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident and said investigations were underway.
"Police in Harare are investigating a case of robbery which occurred at a church along Hudson Avenue, Belvedere, on May 11, 2025, at around 12:30am," said Commissioner Nyathi.
"Eight unknown suspects gained entry into the church premises and attacked a security guard and a congregant who was praying before ransacking the church's offices, where they stole US$8 000 cash."
The robbers are reported to have used the congregant's vehicle — a Toyota IST, registration number ACT 8786 — as their getaway car.
Police are appealing to members of the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects.
"Anyone with information is urged to report at any nearest police station," added Commissioner Nyathi.
No arrests have been made so far, and the condition of the assaulted individuals was not immediately disclosed.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising concerns over the increasing boldness of criminal gangs targeting places of worship.
Source - zimpapers
