August 20, 2024
A HARARE man on a mission to buy a vehicle, is counting his loss after being stripped of US$3 000 cash by armed robbers.
The criminals had posed as car dealers with a Honda Fit vehicle for sale, before pouncing on the unsuspecting 21-year-old victim.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident, which occurred Saturday.
“Police in Harare are investigating a case of robbery which occurred on August 17, 2024 along Sebakwe Road, Glen Norah B.
“A man (21) lost US$3 000 cash to five unknown armed robbery suspects who posed as car dealers selling a Honda Fit vehicle.
“The complainant had linked with the suspects on the social media and was lured to Waterfalls where the deal was supposed to be finalised,” said Nyathi.
