Staff Reporter

A Gweru bank lost US$4 500 to three robbers who walked into the bank ten minutes before closing time on 12 January 2024.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the incident which took place around 1450 hours on the day.

“Police in Gweru are investigating a case of theft which occurred at a bank on 12/01/24 at around 1450 hours. Three unidentified male suspects confronted a bank teller purporting to be looking for US$100.00 notes with stars printed on them.

The suspects took advantage of the bank teller who was busy looking for the said notes and stole US$4 500.00 cash,” police said in a statement on Sunday.

Meanwhile, police did not specify the name of the bank.