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Two Arrested in Corozal Gas Station Robbery

Two Arrested in Corozal Gas Station Robbery

Two Arrested in Corozal Gas Station Robbery

Police have arrested and formally charged Jair Rancharan, 20, and Armando Villanueva, 37, both of Corozal Town, following a robbery at the Western Gas Station in the Chula Vista area on February 18, 2026.

ASP Stacy Smith told reporters the incident occurred at around 2:27 p.m., when two men, one armed, entered the gas station and “with the use of threat demanded that the attendant handed over the proceeds of the day’s sale.” The attendant complied, and the suspects fled the scene.

Authorities quickly launched an investigation, reviewing CCTV footage and deploying a joint operational team and drones to track the suspects. About an hour later, police apprehended Rancharan and Villanueva.

Smith said a “.38 revolver with six live rounds” was found in Rancharan’s possession, while Villanueva had items believed to be the stolen cash. “It must be noted also that the firearm that was recovered is believed to be that which was stolen from a security guard in a robbery which occurred in December of 2025,” Smith added.

Rancharan was additionally charged with keeping a firearm without a license, possessing ammunition without a license, and possessing a firearm with the serial number removed. 

ASP Smith also pointed to the growing role of technology in police operations. “The use of an eye in the sky provides more coverage than a fleet of persons on the ground can,” she said, adding that drones are being used both to respond to and prevent crime.

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