Belize City Man Fights Off Bathroom Bandit in Bold Robbery Attempt

A kind gesture took a dangerous turn for one Belize City man. What started as a simple act of generosity, letting someone use his restroom, quickly turned into a robbery attempt. But this would-be thief didn’t get far. According to the police, the homeowner fought back, forcing the suspect to flee empty-handed. ASP Stacy Smith has more on this unusual and unsettling encounter.

 

ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer

“On Sunday fifteenth June at approximately eight-forty-five p.m., police responded to an aggravated burglary report on antelope Street in Belize City where they met with Miguel Alpuche who reported that around eight thirty-five p.m. he was at his residence on the said street when he was approached by a male person who called his name and requested to use his restroom. After this male person gained access to his home he produced a knife and demanded money from Alpuche. A struggle ensued between Alpuche and the individual which resulted in Mr. Alpuche receiving cut wounds. The police are now seeking one individual in connection with this incident. The information we have ascertained is that the male person gave his name to Mr. Alpuche and would have called Mr. Alpuche by his name. He is not quite certain as to whether he recognize the person. Yes there was a demand but the struggle that ensued caused the person to flee without anything. Mr. Alpuche is in a stable condition.”