ROBBERY GANG POUNCES ON CHURCH, GETS AWAY WITH US$8,000 CASH

Daring robbers orchestrated a movie-style US$8,000 heist after pouncing on a security guard and congregant at a church premises in Harare’s Belvedere suburb.

The eight-member gang reportedly attacked the guard and a congregant, who was conducting prayers and used the latter’s vehicle as a getaway car.

Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident, which occurred in the wee hours of Sunday.

“Police in Harare are investigating a case of robbery which occurred at a church along Hudson Avenue, Belvedere on May 11, 2025, at around 0030 hours.

“Eight unknown suspects gained entry into the church premises and attacked a security guard and congregant who was having prayers before ransacking the church’s offices where they stole US$8,000 cash,” said Nyathi.

“The suspects used the congregant’s vehicle, a Toyota IST registration number ACT 8786, as their get-away car.” *_-NewZimbabwe_*