Armed robbers raid Kirsty Coventry’s parents, make off with US$90k in cash and jewellery

HARARE – Armed robbers laid siege on a home owned by the parents of Zimbabwe’s Minister of Youth, Sport, Arts and Recreation Kirsty Coventry, tying them up before robbing them of cash, jewellery and other items worth a total of US$90 000.

Two armed men broke into Robert Edwin and Lyn Coventry’s Glen Lorne house, tied their legs up with shoelaces before ransacking their home.

The robbers reportedly took US$15000 in cash, jewellery worth US$60 000, three hair dryers, Olympic clothes, travelling bags, hearing aids valued at US$5000 and three hunting firearms.

Police are yet to comment on the incident, as armed robberies continue to skyrocket in the country despite a highly publicised crackdown by police.

National police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi recently affirmed the force’s desire to wipe out criminal gangs after law enforcement officers bust an armed robbery syndicate in Bulawayo.

“We are fully committed to ensuring the safety of all residents. The dismantling of this armed robbery syndicate is a clear demonstration of our determination to tackle crime head-on and bring perpetrators to justice,” said Comm Nyathi.