The below unverified sms alleges that a gang of mashurugwi have hit some surbubs in the capital city, Harare.

The full which we release in the public interest reads:

[1/15, 18:21] +263 77 257 ***7: [01/15, 16:55] +: [15/01, 16:15] : Guys be safe hanzi mashurugwi at Avondale izvozvi attacking people
[15/01, 16:16] ??Those living in Emerald Hill near Broadlands beware. A gan of machete and gun wielding thieves just attacked a home this afternoon
[01/15, 17:01] +263 77 : Tru kuno kutynwald north they attacked maskat machena vari 4 vakasiya vasungirira maid nemwana and tuk zvinhu vwne pfuti nemabhemba
[01/15, 17:04] Daddy: Vane mota here vanhu ava
[01/15, 17:05] +: Ehe vanofamba nemota vamwe mapick up
[1/15, 18:22] +263 77 257 ***7: ❌COMMUNITY ALERT !!

FORWARD TO OTHERS

Please. take note : 3 or 4 guys may visit your home claiming they are from water company, to install shower caps, to save water. Or donation for sick kids. Or they will claim they are from Electricity company to change energy-saving electric bulbs for free as part of government lay down program. They have been spotted in so many areas. Please. do NOT let them in. They are Robbers, robbing people at gun-point. Please alert all your contacts, as you may save lives. Make sure doors are locked at all times and Please do not open door to strangers. Please forward immediately to save lives n property!!!