Armed robbers raid funeral, get away with US$30

Zim Now Writer

Seven armed robbers who were wearing balaclavas raided a Bulawayo funeral parlour before getting away with US$$30 while wearing balaclavas.

The robbers who were armed with machetes, a gun, stones, bolt cutter and stones reportedly ransacked the office and took several items including oil, a gas cylinder, sneakers, embalming liquid and custard.

According to a source close to investigations, the robbers jumped inside after cutting burglar bars at the reception using a bolt cutter.

“They ransacked the office and took several items that included oil, a gas cylinder, sneakers, embalming liquid and custard,” said the source.

There, they tied the security guard with a rope before forcing him to the safe.

“They opened the safe but there was nothing inside. They searched him and took US$30 and a cellphone before they left," said the source.

Bulawayo acting police spokesperson assistant Nomalanga Msebele confirmed the incident and appealed for information that may lead to the arrest of the seven armed robbers.

She said: "Anyone with information about their whereabouts may contact any nearest police station."