Just before midday on yesterday, Lakers Mini Mart on Lawrence Avenue was targeted by armed robbers. According to the cashier - 21 year old Malcolm Mortis- the two armed, masked men walked in; one of them held a knife to his neck and took away his cell phone and other personal effects including his wallet.
Mortis was then taken to the cash register and forced to open it where the robbers snatched up an unknown amount of money in coins and cash.
Both then fled on bicycles. But they weren't so lucky to get away.
Mortis and his uncle set chase and caught up with one of the robbers on McKay Boulevard. The other robber managed to escape.
Police have detained a minor of Alta Vista area in the Belize District and have recovered the stolen cell phone, and the wallet. Additionally one silver colored knife with a black plastic handle and a pair of scissors were recovered as exhibits.
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