PLEASE SHARE ?? | Sad story as woman attending a funeral loses US$800 in Gweru theft
A Bulawayo woman, Constance Makhubalo, was robbed in Gweru while preparing for her grandmother’s funeral.
On 18 April, she and her sisters stopped at Metro Peech to buy groceries. While shopping, Constance suddenly felt dizzy and went back to the car to rest, leaving the door open for fresh air. A man later approached her and claimed one of the car’s tyres had a puncture.
When she stepped out to check, it turned out to be a distraction. While she was looking at the tyre, another suspect quietly opened the car from the other side and stole her handbag and cellphone.
She only realised what had happened when she returned and found her bag missing. The suspects then walked away and got into a gold Toyota Mark X and drove off. The car was using registration number AGD 1199, which was later found to belong to a vehicle stolen in Kwekwe last year.
She lost about US$800 (including US$650 confirmed), along with her National ID, driver’s licence, medical aid card, and phone. The money was meant for funeral expenses, making the loss even more painful.
The matter was reported to Zimbabwe Republic Police at Gweru Central Police Station under Case Number 6593533.
Members of the public are urged to stay alert, especially in busy areas, as criminals are using distraction tactics to target unsuspecting people.
Anyone with information can contact:
+263 783 958 656
+263 772 430 812
