A violent armed robbery has shaken the community of Dangriga, following a targeted attack against two female entrepreneurs on Wednesday evening. The incident, which authorities are classifying as an aggravated burglary, occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. on December 18, 2025.
According to official police reports, the victims have been identified as Lindy Zhou, 49, and Miaoru Yang, 35. Ms. Zhou is the proprietor of the First Choice Supermarket, operating from a two-story commercial-residential building. The assault took place moments after the businesswomen had secured their commercial establishment and proceeded to their upstairs living quarters.
Upon entering their residence, the women were confronted by two unidentified male intruders who had previously gained unauthorized access to the property. One of the assailants was brandishing a firearm, creating an immediate atmosphere of lethal threat. The perpetrators subsequently physically restrained both victims before proceeding to ransack the premises.
The stolen items include a substantial but undisclosed sum of cash proceeds from the day’s business operations. Additionally, the robbers seized a legally registered black Beretta 9mm pistol along with four rounds of live ammunition. Law enforcement agencies have launched a comprehensive manhunt, though the suspects remain at large as investigations continue.
This incident highlights growing concerns regarding criminal activities targeting business owners in residential-commercial hybrid properties. The Dangriga police department has urged anyone with relevant information to come forward while increasing patrols in the commercial district.