Authorities have now identified the victim of the brazen daylight heist as prominent businessman, former Dynamos Football Club chairman, and past Warriors national team manager, Rafik Adam.
The incident, which unfolded with chilling speed and precision, has raised concerns about security in the busy commercial hub.

Until recently, details surrounding the Monday morning attack were sparse, fueling speculation across the city.

However, fresh information emerging from sources close to the investigation and eyewitness accounts has shed light on how the crime transpired. The robbery reportedly took place around 10:00 AM at Mr. Adam's offices located on Cameroon Street, a typically bustling thoroughfare known for its commercial activity.

The Target: Businessman Rafik Adam and His Offices

Mr. Adam, a well-respected figure with significant ties in both the Zimbabwean football fraternity and the business world, owns the building where the robbery occurred. The premises are understood to house various tenants, and critically, are a location where significant cash payments, likely including rent collections, are routinely handled.

This crucial detail appears to have been central to the perpetrators' plan.

Investigations and preliminary assessments suggest that the robbery was far from a random act.
A source familiar with the situation highlighted the apparent level of pre-planning involved.
"It appears the robbers knew all this," the source indicated, referring to the cash transactions happening at the location.

"They had done their surveillance very well.

You can even speculate that they had some inside information and knew when Mr. Adam would be in the office and the chances that there was a lot of money at that time."

This suggests a meticulous reconnaissance phase and potentially the involvement of individuals with intimate knowledge of Mr. Adam's movements and the financial operations within the building.

How the Heist Happened: A Calculated Entry and Swift Escape

The sequence of events, according to an eyewitness account, illustrates the robbers' calculated approach.

The four suspects reportedly gained entry to the premises by posing as ordinary clients, specifically presenting themselves as individuals intending to pay their rentals.

This common activity within the building provided them with a seemingly legitimate reason to be there, allowing them to bypass initial suspicion.

Moments after entering Mr. Adam's office under this pretence, the situation took a violent turn.
The eyewitness described hearing Mr. Adam's shouts for help suddenly piercing through the routine sounds of the office block.

Shortly thereafter, the businessman emerged from his office.

The scene indicated a physical confrontation, with Mr. Adam visibly attacked, his face bloodied.

However, by the time the alarm was effectively raised and people began to react, the perpetrators had already made their escape.

The eyewitness further detailed the speed and efficiency with which the robbers vanished.

"It was all done very smoothly, and the only time that we heard that a robbery had taken place was when Mr. Adam came out asking for help and for people to call the police," the witness recounted.
"His face was bloodied, and it showed that he had been attacked, but by then the robbers had disappeared.

I’m not sure whether they used a car or just slipped into the crowd."

This rapid disappearance into the anonymity of the busy CBD underscores the challenge faced by law enforcement in apprehending the suspects.

Investigation Underway: Police Hunt for Suspects

Mr. Adam, a prominent figure remembered for his role during the era of Zimbabwe's much-loved "Dream Team" in football, has not yet issued a public statement regarding the traumatic incident.

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a full-scale investigation into the armed robbery.
Authorities are understood to be following various leads and are actively hunting for the four suspects involved in the heist.

The large sum of money stolen, coupled with the target's prominence and the audacious nature of the crime occurring in broad daylight in the CBD, makes this a high-priority case for the police.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the security challenges faced in urban centres and the need for vigilance, particularly for businesses known to handle significant amounts of cash.

Investigations are ongoing as police work to bring those responsible for this daring act to justice and recover the stolen funds.