Harare church robbed of $54,200 in late-night heist

Police in Harare are investigating a daring robbery in which five masked men stole $54,200 from a church in Goodhope. The robbery occurred on October 31, 2024, around 11 p.m., when the suspects - each armed with a pistol and wearing balaclavas - attacked two security guards on duty.

In a statement posted on X, police reported that the suspects overpowered the guards before ransacking the church complex. They then broke into a safe containing the cash, making off with the entire amount.

The police are calling on the public to provide any information that could assist in locating the suspects, who remain at large. This incident has raised concerns about the increasing frequency of armed robberies targeting cash-storing institutions in the area.