Armed robbers arrested after forcing maid to cook at gunpoint
Published: 2013 March 15 11:41:49 (5219 Views)
Eight suspected armed robbers have been arrested in Zimbabwe after forcing a 69-year-old housemaid to cook food for them at gunpoint.
Chief police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba yesterday confirmed the report.
"The eight who were armed with machetes were arrested yesterday (Thursday) at around 1500hours after they forcefully gained entry at a farm house at Dombarera Game Park in Matepatepa farming area in Bindura," she said.
She said after gaining entry, the robbers broke a gun cabinet and stole four rifles, a pistol, various ammunition, binoculars, clothes, digital camera, magnifying glass, three cellphones and various other goods.
Police were informed and reacted swiftly.
They found the suspects still at the game park after forcing the maid to cook food for them at gunpoint.
"The suspects were then arrested and investigations are still in progress. They are expected to appear in court soon facing robbery charges," Asst Comm Charamba said.
- Herald
Chief police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba yesterday confirmed the report.
"The eight who were armed with machetes were arrested yesterday (Thursday) at around 1500hours after they forcefully gained entry at a farm house at Dombarera Game Park in Matepatepa farming area in Bindura," she said.
She said after gaining entry, the robbers broke a gun cabinet and stole four rifles, a pistol, various ammunition, binoculars, clothes, digital camera, magnifying glass, three cellphones and various other goods.
Police were informed and reacted swiftly.
They found the suspects still at the game park after forcing the maid to cook food for them at gunpoint.
"The suspects were then arrested and investigations are still in progress. They are expected to appear in court soon facing robbery charges," Asst Comm Charamba said.
- Herald
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