Police looking for lovers lane bandits

A number of people have been detained in connection with an abduction and subsequent robbery that took place in Corozal on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. The police say that sometime Wednesday night taxi driver Armando Carbañas and a female companion were parked in the Finca Solana area in Carbañas’ white station wagon. Suddenly four men, two armed with handguns and fully cloth in black and wearing masks, came out of the bushes and held up the couple. Carbañas and the woman were then tied up and put in the back of the car. Contrary to other media reports, the police say the young woman was not raped but she and her friend were held hostage over night. At dawn, police say the hostages were taken on a ride around town. It was then Corozal police say the men saw moneychanger John Teul and held him up at gunpoint. As the men were driving off, they fired shots at Teul but fortunately none made their mark. A few miles away, the couple was released. Later that morning police say they discovered the vehicle abandoned in the San Andres San Antonio area. Police say so far no arrests have been made and their investigation continues. Corozal police also tell News Five Wednesday night’s incident is the fourth to have taken place over the past six to eight months in the Finca Solana area. Police say the area, which is a popular lovers spot, is now being frequently visited by criminals who easily attack their unsuspecting targets. Police say although they have been conducting patrols in the area, the criminals apparently have also been observing the movements of the law enforcement officers and know exactly when to approach their victims.