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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Thorncroft Primary School in Ruwa, about 22 kilometres South-East of Harare, lost US$30 000 to unidentified robbers.<\/p>\n

ZimGazette reports that five unidentified robbers stormed Thorncroft Primary School, blasted a safe and went away with US$30 000 cash.<\/p>\n

The robbers who were armed with pistols first captured the security guard manning the premises before stealing the cash, including a Samsung TV and a Nokia Cellphone.<\/p>\n

National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, confirmed the incident. Nyathi said:<\/p>\n

_On May 1 2021, five unidentified men stormed a School in Ruwa and captured the guard before they blasted a safe and stole over US$30 000, Nokia cellphone, HP laptop and a Samsung TV._<\/b><\/p>\n

_The ZRP reiterates that members of the public must not keep large sums of money in homes or business premises without corresponding security measures. Anyone with information to contact any nearest Police Station or call Complaints Desk on 0242 703631 or WhatsApp 0712800197._<\/b><\/p>\n

The report comes after another school, Gateway in Harare was also robbed of huge amounts of United States dollars.<\/p>\n

Cases of armed robberies in Zimbabwe have been on the rise in the recent past.<\/p>\n

FULL TEXT: Armed Robbers Blow Admin Block Strongroom At Gateway High School<\/p>\n

Bomb Scare At Gateway High School, Parents Told Not To Bring Children Tomorrow<\/b><\/p>\n

Armed Robbers Get Away With Car, US$49K, R9K, ZW$7K\u2026 In A Movie Style Robbery<\/p>\n

WATCH: Robbery At Borrowdale Trauma Center<\/b><\/p>\n

More: Pindula News<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Thorncroft Primary School in Ruwa, about 22 kilometres South-East of Harare, lost US$30 000 to unidentified robbers. ZimGazette reports that five unidentified robbers stormed Thorncroft Primary School, blasted a safe and went away with US$30 000 cash. 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