The Fort George Hotel & Spa in Belize City has formally addressed circulating media reports, explicitly stating that a recent armed robbery in the area did not transpire on its property or involve any hotel guests or operations. This clarification comes in the wake of a criminal investigation launched by local authorities concerning an incident reported on Wednesday evening.
According to police reports, the robbery targeted a separate office facility located near the hotel district. Two unidentified assailants, clad in black and armed with 9mm pistols, conducted the operation. The victim, a 33-year-old female employee working as an accounts payable clerk, was accosted by the suspects. They allegedly demanded money, subsequently restrained her in a different office within the facility, and made their escape with a significant haul.
The stolen items included a cash pan containing $9,000 in Belizean currency, the employee’s personal purse, various identification documents, and two Samsung mobile phones. The hotel’s management, in its official communication, sought to distance its establishment from the event, emphasizing that its guest areas and operational integrity remained entirely unaffected and that visitor safety was never at risk.
Authorities continue their investigation into the armed robbery, pursuing leads to apprehend the suspects. The hotel’s statement serves to correct the geographical inaccuracies in initial reports and to reassure current and prospective guests of its secure environment.