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5 armed robbers raid Harare refrigeration firm, steal over US$13,000
30 May 2025 at 09:17hrs | Views
A group of five armed robbers launched a daring raid on Imperial Refrigeration Company in Southerton, Harare, making off with more than US$13,000 and R2,000 in cash.
The robbers, armed with knives, gained access to the premises by jumping over a precast wall. Once inside, they overpowered two security guards. One guard was manhandled and had his hands tied with shoelaces, while another was threatened with a knife before being restrained in the same manner.
The assailants then escorted the guards to the administration offices, where they forced their way into the safe using iron bars, a bolt cutter, and a grinder. After breaking the locks, they stole the cash before fleeing the scene.
Harare provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, confirmed the incident.
"Police are investigating a robbery case at a Refrigeration Company in Southerton involving more than US$13,000," Insp. Chakanza said.
Authorities are following up leads as investigations continue into the audacious heist. No arrests have been reported yet.
The robbers, armed with knives, gained access to the premises by jumping over a precast wall. Once inside, they overpowered two security guards. One guard was manhandled and had his hands tied with shoelaces, while another was threatened with a knife before being restrained in the same manner.
The assailants then escorted the guards to the administration offices, where they forced their way into the safe using iron bars, a bolt cutter, and a grinder. After breaking the locks, they stole the cash before fleeing the scene.
"Police are investigating a robbery case at a Refrigeration Company in Southerton involving more than US$13,000," Insp. Chakanza said.
Authorities are following up leads as investigations continue into the audacious heist. No arrests have been reported yet.
Source - H-Metro
