Mutare launches manhunt for robbers

Police in Mutare have launched a manhunt for armed robbers who are allegedly targeting low-density areas in the eastern border city amid reports eight cases have been recorded in the past two months.

The robbers are reportedly targeting electronic gadgets and cash.

Last weekend, the robbers pounced on Mutare mayor James Brown and made off with laptops, cell phones and an undisclosed amount of cash.

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