STANN CREEK, BELIZE – A violent robbery has shaken the community of Hopkins Village following a traumatic incident in the early hours of Monday morning. Authorities have launched a manhunt for two unidentified males after they allegedly stole jewelry valued at nearly $5,000 from a local waitress.
The victim, identified as 24-year-old Alaih Hilda Augustine, was socializing with a companion near the Savannah area shortly before 1:00 a.m. when they were approached by the suspects. According to official reports, one of the assailants brandished a firearm and directly threatened Augustine while demanding her valuable gold chains.
In a terrifying sequence of events, the second suspect physically seized a gold chain appraised at $1,200 along with a personalized gold medal inscribed with the name ‘ALIYAH’ valued at $275. During the subsequent struggle, the victim reluctantly surrendered an additional gold chain worth approximately $3,500 to prevent further escalation of violence.
The Belize Police Department has confirmed the total value of stolen items amounts to $4,975. Law enforcement officials are actively pursuing multiple investigative leads and have appealed to the public for any information regarding the suspects’ identities or whereabouts. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to apprehend those responsible for this brazen armed robbery.