Female Robber Attacks Police Boss, Steals Cash in Harare – Eduzim News

By A Correspondent

In a brazen robbery, Assistant Inspector Dickson Mashada, a senior police officer, was violently attacked and robbed of $420 in cash and his service identity documents while riding a pirate taxi in Harare.

Incident Details

Mashada was traveling from the Harare Central Business District to Newlands when two female passengers and one male passenger turned on him near Harare Central Remand Prison. One woman grabbed him by the neck, while the other produced a knife, demanding his wallet. After a brief struggle, they took his wallet, containing his police identity card, national identity card, bank cards, and cash.

Investigation and Concerns

Harare provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, confirmed the incident and stated that the police are investigating and pursuing leads to apprehend the perpetrators. The robbery highlights the escalating crime rates in Harare and the vulnerability of law enforcement officials.

Related Incidents

Another robbery occurred in Hopley, where 28-year-old Vimbai Mufungi was robbed of $920 by two men armed with knives. They stole her handbag, containing an iPhone, Itel cellphone, national identity card, medical aid cards, power bank, and house keys.

Inspector Chakanza emphasized the police’s commitment to addressing these escalating crimes, urging citizens to report any information about the incidents. The robberies underscore the need for enhanced security measures to protect citizens and prevent impersonation of police officers for fraudulent activities.

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