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Pair of teens including Belize Defence Force recruit soldier held for Punta Gorda robbery

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Posted: Saturday, January 25, 2025. 10:45 am CST.

By Aaron Humes: Two teenagers were apprehended by police on Wednesday following a brazen robbery attempt at Rocia Store around 10:00 AM. The incident unfolded when the shop attendant was confronted by the assailants, one of whom is reported to be a recent recruit of the Belize Defence Force (BDF).

Witnesses stated that the two masked men entered the store, with one brandishing what appeared to be a chrome .38 revolver. The armed assailant struck the shop attendant on the side of her face, causing her to collapse to the ground. Despite the initial assault, the victim bravely fought back, preventing the thieves from accessing the cash drawer.

The quick-thinking co-worker of the shop attendant immediately called the police, prompting a swift response from law enforcement. Following a brief chase, officers apprehended the two suspects and recovered what was later identified as an imitation firearm.

One of the accused, a 19-year-old, is confirmed to be a newly recruited soldier in the BDF, while his accomplice is just 18 years old. Authorities are investigating the motives behind the attempted robbery and the involvement of the young soldier in the crime.

 

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