The ManicaPost
Luthando Mapepa
Chipinge Correspondent
UNKNOWN robbers broke into a Checheche businessman’s car and made good their escape with 51 000 Rand and other valuables yesterday.
Police confirmed the incident which happened at N Richards Wholesale where the unknown suspects broke into Mr Robert Nyemudzo-Chatogo’s vehicle and stole the money.
Acting Manicaland provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka confirmed the robbery and said: “The complainant left his vehicle unlocked at N Richards’ parking bay. The suspects took advantage of that to steal his bag containing R51 000 and other goods. They went away unnoticed.
“We are appealing for information leading to the arrest of the suspects and recovery of the stolen money and goods. Anyone with information can contact Chisumbanje Police Station,” said Asst Insp Chinyoka.
According to CCTV footage recorded by security details seen by The Manica Post, it showed that the prominent businessman and his wife came to N Richards Wholesale to purchase supplies for his supermarket when the robbery occurred.
The footage showed that when Mr Chatogo entered the wholesale, a Nissan Elgrand parked beside his vehicle.
The driver disembarked from the vehicle and proceeded to the wholesale.
While he was close to the entrance he made a quick return.
However, outside the shop the CCTV did not provide much coverage as the Nissan Elgrand was blocking the camera.
