BULAWAYO – Armed robbers on Wednesday seized over US$500,000 in a daring midday raid at a mine in Bulawayo.

Three men pointed guns at a security guard before tying him up as they made their way into Old Nic Mine in Killarney, The Chronicle reported.

The robbers stormed an office where staff members were held captive as the men emptied a desk safe and the main safe.

The gang fled on foot, making off with US$543,076 which was stuffed in a blue sling bag.

Police are investigating.