Thief Flees with Cash After Armed Hold-Up Near Belize Bank

What was supposed to be a routine bank drop-off on Regent Street turned into a bold daylight heist on Friday. Traffic warden Carlos Abraham told police he was on his way to deposit cash at Belize Bank when a gunman swooped in, pointed a firearm at him, and snatched the bag of money before sprinting off into the city. Investigators are now reviewing surveillance footage from the area as they work to track down the thief, but for now, the amount stolen, and the identity of the robber, remains unknown.

 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Head, National Crimes Investigation Branch

“On Friday, police responded to a robbery report at Regent Street in Belize City. Upon their arrival, they met Carlos Abraham, a traffic warden, who reported that they were going to deposit cash at Belize Bank when they were approached by a male person with a firearm. The person pointed the firearm at them and stole a bag containing some cash. Thereafter, the male person ran off, making good his escape. We are seeking one suspect in regards to this robbery.”

 

Reporter

“Are there any surveillance cameras around that may have caught the robbery?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“Yes, there are several cameras and those are being reviewed at this time.”

 

Britney Gordon

“Do you know how much money was stolen?”

 

Hilberto Romero

“I do not have that [information]. They made checks and determined what amount of cash was stolen.”

 

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