Suspected armed robber in court over US$507,000 robbery spree
Witness Hlongwane has been remanded in custody following his arrest for a series of high-value armed robberies across Harare. The gang allegedly stole over US$500,000 in cash and luxury goods from various companies and homes.
Why it matters
The case highlights ongoing security challenges and the scale of organized crime targeting businesses and private residences in Zimbabwe.
A suspected armed robber accused of being part of a gang that raided companies and homes across Harare, stealing cash and valuables worth more than US$500 000, has been arrested.
Witness Hlongwane (40) appeared before Harare regional magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa yesterday and was remanded in custody, with the court directing him to apply for bail at the High Court.
The State alleges Hlongwane and his accomplices carried out a series of armed robberies between June and July this year, targeting companies and individuals.
In one of the robberies, the gang allegedly stormed the home of Sekeni Manyunguvadzi at about 10pm on June 29, armed with pistols and wearing balaclavas.
They allegedly pointed a gun at Manyunguvadzi through his bedroom window before forcing him to the offices, where they stole a safe containing US$5 000 and other property.
Police later recovered the safe in Epworth, although the cash was missing.
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