Belize Rural police have suspects detained after a robbery today across from Los Lagos. It happened at the Grocery store at mile 14 - which is run by a Chinese couple. The wife was opening the store at 7:15 this morning when a group of men jumped her, and got behind the grill to the counter.
Police told us more:
ASP Alejandro Cowo - OC, CIB Belize City
"Just after 7:30, police responded to a robbery at Home Ever Supermarket, located about 40 miles on the Phillip Goldson Highway, where upon visiting that supermarket, they were informed that the proprietor was held at gun point by 4 male persons; 3 of them wearing mask and one of them was barefaced. During the robbery a total of $2,000 cash was stolen and 2 cell phones. Based on that, police conducted an investigation and at this moment 2 person were detained and the suspected getaway vehicle is presently being sought by police. Two persons were detained that are from Belize City and a search was being conducted at the residence of a male person in Ladyville where we suspect the vehicle is. Yes, indeed it is a concern that there is an increase of crimes being committed in that area. However, there are heavy police presence in that area which lead to the information being shared quickly which lead to the detention of the 2 male persons this morning in Belize City."
According to reliable reports, the robbers also made off with a weapon owned by the proprietors.
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