Man loses US$280,000 in daring bedroom wardrobe break-in

A 39-year-old man from Madokero, Harare, is counting heavy losses after an audacious house break-in saw him robbed of US$280,000 in cash.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the incident, which took place on May 30, 2025.

According to police reports, an unknown suspect unlawfully entered the man's residence and stole a small bag containing the large sum of money, which had been hidden inside a wardrobe in the bedroom.

"The ZRP is investigating a case of unlawful entry into premises and theft that occurred in Madokero, Harare, on 30/05/25. A 39-year-old man lost US$280,000 in cash after an unknown suspect broke into his house and stole a small bag containing the money, which was in the wardrobe in his bedroom," said the police in an official statement.

The shocking theft has ignited a wave of reactions on social media, with many Zimbabweans expressing surprise at the sheer volume of cash kept at home.

Some netizens questioned the wisdom of storing such a large amount of money in a wardrobe rather than in a secure institution such as a bank.

Others have speculated that the theft could have been an inside job, suggesting that the perpetrator may have had prior knowledge of the cash stash.

The police continue to investigate the case.