More robbery reports - the following report From kingdom Finance

NO PLACE IS SAFE THESE DAYS
Once again, may I take this opportunity, to advise you of another very traumatizing type of robbery that was experience by a spouse of one of our staff members stationed on the 12th floor Karigamombe Centre, Harare. A report of an armed robbery which occurred on Friday 17 July 2009 round about 1700 hours at Karigamombe Centre, Harare was received from James Nyatsine, the Premises Manager. The complainant (victim) is Everson Dube's wife. The lady got into one of the lifts from the ground floor intending to join her husband on the 12th floor. It just happened that at the time, there was no one else getting into the building as most of the building occupants were going off duty; hence she got in alone. The lift stopped on the 8th floor, formerly occupied by Renaissance Bank. Currently, the floor is vacant. As the lift opened, she saw a lone man who pointed a firearm (pistol) at her and was dragged out. She was force marched into one of the vacant offices near the staircase. The man grabbed the complainant's hand bag , searched and took a ZTE cell phone, cash amounting to US$8.00 and ordered her to remove her silver necklace and 3 bangles. The robber took possession of all the items. Complainant was assaulted for not carrying reasonable cash with her and was later locked in a vault on the same floor. To make her escape from the vault, she managed to climb up to the ceiling after breaking the ceiling boards (thank God it was not a concrete deck), which gave in to her weight and she fell on the floor in the passage. She then went up to the 12th floor where she met Mr. Nyatsine and Everson. A report was made to the Police who attended the scene and recovered her empty hand bag and shoes which dropped in the vault. Z.R.P. Harare Central I.R. number 071043/09 refers. A meeting held this morning with officials from CB Richard Ellis the Property Managers revealed that numerous thefts of water tapes, door closers, window latches and various other items are being stolen from three floors which are currently vacant; which means criminals are frequenting these floors if not sleeping there. As a result of this incident, they are suggesting to re programme the lifts so that they don't have to stop at all levels which presently are not occupied. May we also advise that at no costs should a staff member remain behind on his / her own. A company of at least three people after hours is a reasonable precautionary measure (NOT ONLY IN HARARE BUT EVERYWHERE WITHIN KINGDOM) In confidence, this office is appealing for any information which may lead to the arrest of the culprit. Please contact me on 0912 240 088 O. MUFUKA Group Head Security,Loss Control and Investigations Kingdom Financial Holdings Limited P.O.Box CY3205 Causeway,Harare,Zimbabwe Tel. +263 4 794846/797061 Fax. +262 4 797080 Cell.+ 912 240 088
A similar incident occurred yesterday Monday 27/07/2009 in one of Old Mutual Buildings, Century Towers, at around 17:10hours. A lady employee of ZESA was in one of the lifts on her way out. The lift stopped on the 7th floor currently vacant. As the lift opened she saw a man standing outside. The man pointed a gun at her and ordered her to get out of the lift. It is said she remained in the lift despite the man's orders and the man held the lift open insisting that she comes out. The guards at the reception desk noted that the lift had remained stationery at floor 7 for longer than usual and one of them Guardians Guard Muringai went up to investigate. As the lift carrying the guard opened at this floor the man shifted the gun focus and pointed at the guard. This gave the lady the opportunity to escape in the same lift she had been caught up. The gunman panicked and bolted. When I visited Century Towers today for a first hand account of events both the lady and the guard were not there. They did not turn up for duty probably to nurse up shock effects. I will give you a fuller update in due course. It is possible we may have such incidents coming up more frequently in the next few days/weeks. The recommendations in the mail below should be considered. Most importantly is the reprogramming of the lifts in all buildings so that they do not stop at all vacant floors. All caretakers need to be warned to be extra vigilant. I will take up the alerting of Security Guards in buildings in the CBD and will liaise with ZRP officers to establish any plans that they may have in dealing with these robbers. It may be helpful to do a write-up to warn staff. NO PLACE IS SAFE THESE DAYS Dear Team, Once again, may I take this opportunity, to advise you of another very traumatizing type of robbery that was experience by a spouse of one of our staff members stationed on the 12th floor Karigamombe Centre, Harare. A report of an armed robbery which occurred on Friday 17 July 2009 round about 1700 hours at Karigamombe Centre, Harare was received from James Nyatsine, the Premises Manager. The complainant (victim) is Everson Dube's wife. The lady got into one of the lifts from the ground floor intending to join her husband on the 12th floor. It just happened that at the time, there was no one else getting into the building as most of the building occupants were going off duty; hence she got in alone. The lift stopped on the 8th floor, formerly occupied by Renaissance Bank. Currently, the floor is vacant. As the lift opened, she saw a lone man who pointed a firearm (pistol) at her and was dragged out. She was force marched into one of the vacant offices near the staircase. The man grabbed the complainant's hand bag , searched and took a ZTE cell phone, cash amounting to US$8.00 and ordered her to remove her silver necklace and 3 bangles. The robber took possession of all the items. Complainant was assaulted for not carrying reasonable cash with her and was later locked in a vault on the same floor. To make her escape from the vault, she managed to climb up to the ceiling after breaking the ceiling boards (thank God it was not a concrete deck), which gave in to her weight and she fell on the floor in the passage. She then went up to the 12th floor where she met Mr. Nyatsine and Everson. A report was made to the Police who attended the scene and recovered her empty hand bag and shoes which dropped in the vault. Z.R.P. Harare Central I.R. number 071043/09 refers. A meeting held this morning with officials from CB Richard Ellis the Property Managers revealed that numerous thefts of water tapes, door closers, window latches and various other items are being stolen from three floors which are currently vacant; which means criminals are frequenting these floors if not sleeping there. As a result of this incident, they are suggesting to re programme the lifts so that they don't have to stop at all levels which presently are not occupied. May we also advise that at no costs should a staff member remain behind on his / her own. A company of at least three people after hours is a reasonable precautionary measure (NOT ONLY IN HARARE BUT EVERYWHERE WITHIN KINGDOM) In confidence, this office is appealing for any information which may lead to the arrest of the culprit. Please contact me on 0912 240 088 O. MUFUKA Group Head Security,Loss Control and Investigations Kingdom Financial Holdings Limited P.O.Box CY3205 Causeway,Harare,Zimbabwe Tel. +263 4 794846/797061 Fax. +262 4 797080 Cell.+ 912 240 088