US$5000 Reward For Gwebi Heist Robbers

Police have launched a manhunt for three notorious armed robbers who are still on the run following the US$2.7 million Gwebi bridge heist in January this year.

A reward of US$5 000 is at stake for anyone who supplies information leading to their arrest.

In a statement Wednesday, National spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said ZB Bank was offering the reward and police were appealing for information.

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police is appealing for information that might lead to the arrest of Patson Matengambiri, Shadreck Njowa and Nyasha Chitera in connection with a robbery case which occured at Gwebi bridge along Harare-Chirundu road on January 6, 2021.”

“A reward of US$5 000 is being offered by ZB Bank to anyone who supplies credible information leading to the arrest of three suspects who are still on the run,” he said.

The suspects who were in the company of 11 other gang members robbed the complainants of cash amounting to US$2 775 000 and ZW$43 090 which belonged to ZB.

Meanwhile, Murewa police are appealing for information that might lead to the arrest of Tichatonga Nyamukondiwa and Derick (no further particulars known) whose last known address was Murisa village in Seke.

“The two are wanted for a case of robbery which occured on March 31, 2021 at Katsande Business Centre, Mudzi,” he said.

The duo allegedly robbed the complainant of US$20 000 cash, 700g of processed gold and a Nissan caravan vehicle.

“Anyone with information should contact CID Homicide Harare on, (0242) 758 031 or Zimbabwe Republic Police National Complaints desk (0242) 703 631 or Police General Headquarters WhatsApp 0712 800 197 or any nearest police station,” Nyathi said. Nhau/Indaba

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