In last night's news we showed you a late evening armed robbery at one of Belize City's most popular eateries, Midtown Restaurant on Princess Margaret Drive.
Two men wearing caps, charged into the establishment, and one of them pulled a gun - while the other jumped over the bar.
Police say it happened at around 5:30 - and the tow men stole a total of 25 thousand dollars in cash and valuables:
Inspector Wilfredo Ferrufino - CIB
"On the 31st of October, sometime around 5:30 p.m., police received information, that there was a robbery at Midtown Restaurant on Newtown Barracks. As a result, police visited the establishment and spoke to several persons. What police had unearthed is that 2 individuals entered the establishment, posing as patrons. And upon entering and making their way inside, each pulled a firearm, two dark-skinned male persons, and they proceeded to rob one of the managers of jewelry, a cell phone, and cash amounting to $24,900. They made their way out the establishment, and made good their escape."
Reporter
"Have you been able to identify any suspects?"
Inspector Wilfredo Ferrufino
"We are looking at 1 person of interest at this time, and the investigation is ongoing."
The men ran off down Baymen Avenue and one of the employees tried to set chase.
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