Attempted Robbery at ABC Shop on C.A. Boulevard!

Two thieves tried to rob ABC Shop on Central American Boulevard in Belize on Saturday and tonight one of them is in custody. Police say that just after five in the evening, the two criminals attempted to hold up the shop’s attendant with a gun but they failed to get any cash when the attendant put up a fight. Police responded quickly and nabbed one of the thieves who happened to be a minor. Superintendent Alejandro Cowo gives us the details of the incident.

Supt. Alejandro Cowo, O.C., C.I.B., Eastern Division

“Police responded to shots fired on Central American Boulevard. As a result, they visited ABC Shop which is located on the boulevard. There they spoke to the business owner who reported that while she was inside the business place, two male persons approached the burglar bar window and one of the male persons pushed a firearm inside the window and demanded to hand over cash. A struggle ensued between them where a shot was fired and the two persons ran from the building. Quick police response led to the detention of a minor who was hiding at the back of the building who was identified to be one of the persons that attempted to rob the business owner. That person was arrested and charged and he will be taken to court this morning.”