HARARE, Jan 27 (NEWSDAY LIVE) – Police in Harare are investigating a case of robbery that occurred on Sunday, at a business premise along Bristol Road in Workington, Harare.
Three unknown suspects disarmed and attacked a security guard who was on duty at the premises before gaining entry into the offices, where they broke a metal safe with an iron bar and hammer.
They then stole US$9,000 in cash.
A shootout ensued after a private security company rapid response team arrived at the scene.
The team was overpowered by the suspects, resulting in the response team’s vehicle being stolen by the suspects.
Police swiftly tracked the vehicle, leading to its recovery in Rugare, Harare.