Second Robbery Attempt at Mo’s Ends in Gunshot and Arrest

Another bold robbery attempt in Corozal and another dramatic takedown. For the second time in less than a month, Mo’s Supermarket in Corozal Town has been targeted by armed thieves. The first suspect was beaten back by employees and shoppers in October. Then, on Sunday night, a twenty-year-old gunman stormed in around 7:30 p.m., demanding cash. But once again, the staff fought back. The suspect fled, only to be caught by police nearby, and during the arrest, he was shot in the knee. Assistant Superintendent Stacy Smith shares what investigators have uncovered so far.

 

ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer

“What the investigation has disclosed so far is that the male person entered MO’S supermarket and brandish an apparent firearm, assaulted the merchant, and demanded that he hand over the money that was in his position. A struggle ensued between the male person and the merchant. And the male person was able to make his escape. However, police officers were in the vicinity and they apprehended this male person, and during the course of doing so, the male person received a gunshot wound to the knee.”