It was a bold and brazen robbery in broad daylight in Orange Walk, and it’s got the whole town talking. Just after 1:30 p.m. on Friday, employees of Triple A Imports were traveling along Arthur Street when their vehicle was suddenly blocked by an SUV. Two masked men—one wielding a gun, the other a hammer—jumped out and robbed the employees of an undisclosed sum of cash. But that’s not all. In their getaway, the suspects reportedly crashed into a vehicle belonging to the town’s mayor. Yes, Mayor Ladrick Shepard. Police have since detained one person and are actively investigating whether this could have been an inside job. While no conclusions have been made, authorities say the way the robbery unfolded raises serious questions.
ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer
“Police are investigating a robbery that occurred at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Friday on Arthur Street in Orange Walk Town. Initial investigation revealed that on the aforementioned date and time, employees of Triple A Imports were traveling onboard a vehicle on Arthur Street when an SUV blocked their path and two male persons, one armed with a firearm and the other with a hammer, exited the vehicle and proceeded to rob the employees of an undisclosed amount of money belonging to Triple A Imports. The male persons, thereafter, returned to the SUV and made good their escape. Police have detained one person in connection with this ongoing investigation.”
Reporter
“Okay, so in that report it does not mention, it does not mention that when they reversed, they crashed into the mayor, who was in a gold Prado. Are you all aware of that element of it?”
Stacy Smith
“Yes.”
Reporter
“So now, I understand that a salesperson has been detained?”
Stacy Smith
“The information that has been disclosed is the extent to which the department wishes to disclose at this moment.”
Reporter
“Is it an inside job?”
Stacy Smith
“There is no indication at this moment that can conclusively say so. However, how the incident unfolded, inference can be made in that regard. However, it is not conclusive at this point.”