Police in Harare have launched a manhunt for six armed robbers who raided a financial services company before stealing US$700,000.
The suspects were armed with iron bars, explosives and guns when they stormed the company headquarters before attacking employees who were on duty.
They then ransacked the operations manager’s office where they blew up a safe and escaped with $716,340, two small boxes of cash, three laptops and a bag.
They also stole a gun.
The suspects dropped off $5,000, two laptops and a grinder as they fled the scene.
The money was intended for the company’s clients and was delivered at the offices on Friday.
National Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said investigations were ongoing, adding that insiders may have leaked information to the thieves.
“Preliminary investigations show that there is a leakage of information from insiders to criminals,” Nyathi said.
“As police, we have always said that companies should not release information about their financial dealings to every employee, including security guards.” Newsday
