A US embassy official was on Mashramani night robbed on three different occasions with the perpetrators eventually escaping with his wallet containing thousands of dollars in local and foreign currency.
During one of the episodes, the official who asked for his identity to be withheld for security reasons, was left with a bloody ear.
In a Facebook post the official said that he was robbed thrice on Mashramani night. Based on what this newspaper subsequently gathered the robberies occurred on Vlissengen Road and were committed minutes apart. They occurred just after dusk.
The post warned persons to be careful particularly in large crowds as persons would use such situations to their advantage. The official also urged persons to be aware at all times and “don’t get yourself in a situation where you have no way out”.
Security arrangements have always been a cause of concern particularly during public events and entertainment shows.
The robberies on the official occurred even though scores of police ranks were seen conducting foot patrols throughout the day.
