By A Correspondent| A gang of armed robbers on Tuesday pounced on a Lobels crew who were on their routine bread delivery shift and looted 500 loaves.

The bread is valued at roughly RTGS$3 000.

According to information at hand, the crew from Lobel’s Bakery was making deliveries at Speciman Shopping Centre in Harare’s Glen Norah suburb on Tuesday when the robbers attacked them demanding the scarce commodity.

Sources privy to the development alleged that an unmarked vehicle suddenly pulled up in front of the Lobels van before the occupants disembarked.

Armed with pistols, the gang accosted the crew, which, in turn, tried to put up a fight but was overpowered.

Lobel’s Bakery spokesperson Heritage Mhende would not be drawn to comment, while Zimbabwe Republic Police national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said investigations were in progress.

Zimbabwe is experiencing bread shortages, leaving consumers at the mercy of illegal traders who charge exorbitant prices.