Armed criminals targeted four retail establishments across Bulawayo during coordinated attacks that terrorized staff and customers. The perpetrators struck three Sai Mart locations in Entumbane, New Lobengula, and Nkulumane 11, plus one Hamara store in Pumula East. Witnesses reported seeing the suspects operate from a blue Honda Fit without registration plates during the daylight raids.
Staff members described terrifying encounters as gunmen entered premises and forced everyone to lie down while demanding cash. The robbers concentrated their efforts on money transfer agencies within the stores, stealing more than four thousand dollars from one location. Emergency services responded when an employee collapsed from shock during the ordeal.
Criminal Investigation Department homicide detectives gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses at multiple crime scenes. Police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed three official robbery reports while awaiting formal documentation of the fourth incident. The attacks follow similar criminal activity that has plagued Bulawayo retail establishments throughout recent months.
Staff members described terrifying encounters as gunmen entered premises and forced everyone to lie down while demanding cash. The robbers concentrated their efforts on money transfer agencies within the stores, stealing more than four thousand dollars from one location. Emergency services responded when an employee collapsed from shock during the ordeal.
Criminal Investigation Department homicide detectives gathered evidence and interviewed witnesses at multiple crime scenes. Police spokesperson Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed three official robbery reports while awaiting formal documentation of the fourth incident. The attacks follow similar criminal activity that has plagued Bulawayo retail establishments throughout recent months.
