Intruder robs teacher at knifepoint in Mleja

A knifepoint robbery inside a school's teachers' residence has cops in Matabeleland South hunting for a suspect who vanished into the night.

An armed intruder hit Mleja Primary School

• A teacher was robbed mid-sleep around 3 AM.
• Some unknown guy broke into her bedroom.
• He demanded her phone while brandishing a knife.
• She refused and screamed to alert nearby colleagues.

The suspect got violent before fleeing

• The intruder slapped her twice during the confrontation.
• He forcibly grabbed her Itel S25 phone.
• She was coerced into handing over the password.
• Other teachers' responses scared him off the premises.

ZRP appealing for public tips

• Inspector Chiratidzo Dube confirmed no visible injuries.
• The stolen device is worth roughly US$180.
• Police want anyone with info to come forward.