Belize City Man Out on Bail After Alleged Robbery of Teen Girl

A Belize City man is out on bail tonight after being charged with robbery in connection to a frightening incident involving a female minor. Twenty-six-year-old Ryan Harold Herbert appeared before Magistrate Ludlow Black, where he was formally arraigned for allegedly using force to steal a red iPhone XR, a Coach purse, jewelry, and personal documents from the young victim. The incident reportedly took place last Friday night on Simon Lamb Street. According to police, the victim was walking with her mother when a man matching Herbert’s description approached from behind and snatched her belongings. Herbert was later detained and charged with robbery. He pleaded not guilty and was granted bail of one thousand, five hundred dollars with strict conditions, including a curfew and a no-contact order with the victim or her family. His next court appearance is scheduled for July thirtieth.