Belize law enforcement authorities have formally charged a sixteen-year-old male minor in connection with a brazen armed robbery that transpired in Ladyville last week. The arrest culminated from a comprehensive police investigation into the December 10th incident, which occurred at approximately 1:05 p.m.
According to official reports, the criminal episode involved three armed suspects who initially accosted one individual before proceeding to enter a building where they confronted two additional victims. The perpetrators, one of whom was visibly armed with a firearm, successfully stole multiple personal items during the confrontation.
Police response teams mobilized swiftly to the scene, resulting in the apprehension of one suspect identified as a minor. Law enforcement officials confirmed the recovery of stolen property from the juvenile’s possession at the time of arrest.
Assistant Superintendent Stacy Smith, serving as Staff Officer, provided official commentary on the case: “Investigators in Ladyville formerly arrested and charged a sixteen-year-old minor for the crime of robbery. Police are seeking two additional male persons in relation to this incident.”
The case continues to develop as authorities pursue the two remaining suspects believed to be connected to the armed robbery. The formal charges mark a significant development in the ongoing investigation, though police have not disclosed additional details regarding the recovered items or the identity of the minor due to legal protections surrounding juvenile offenders.