Gunmen Attack Bulawayo Resident, Steal Cash and Vehicle in Armed Robbery
BULAWAYO – The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) have launched an investigation into an armed robbery that left a 41-year-old man injured and robbed of his valuables, including cash and a vehicle, in Llanda suburb on the evening of April 27, 2025.
According to a statement from the ZRP, the incident occurred at 6:00 pm when the victim was attacked outside his home while waiting for the gate to be opened.
Two masked suspects, armed with pistols, reportedly smashed the window of the victim’s vehicle before shooting him in the right hand.
According to Pindula News, the attackers then fled the scene in the victim’s Mazda CX-5, which contained US$3,000 in cash, an iPhone, and other personal belongings.
The ZRP later recovered the stolen vehicle, abandoned on a dust road near the Bulawayo-Solusi Road, but no arrests had been made at the time of reporting.
The incident has sparked concerns among residents about the rising number of armed robberies in Bulawayo.
Community members are urging the ZRP to intensify efforts to combat such crimes, while police have called on the public to provide any information that could assist in identifying the suspects.
Investigations are ongoing, with the ZRP urging residents to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
