In a demonstration of rapid law enforcement response, Belize police have apprehended multiple suspects following a violent street robbery and subsequent drug discovery. The incident unfolded in the early hours of Sunday, March 29, 2026, when a 22-year-old woman was ambushed while walking along Antelope Street Extension.
According to official reports from ASP Stacy Smith, the victim was confronted by an assailant brandishing a knife who demanded her personal belongings including phone, cash, and jewelry. The perpetrator reportedly assaulted the woman before fleeing the scene with her possessions.
Police immediately launched an investigation utilizing surveillance camera footage from the area, which provided critical evidence leading investigators to a residential property on the same street. Within four hours of the reported crime, officers executed a search warrant that yielded multiple items believed to belong to the victim.
The primary suspect, identified as 30-year-old Sherman Rodney of Antelope Street Extension, was arrested and formally charged with robbery. During the same operation, police discovered 8.9 grams of suspected crack cocaine on the premises, resulting in additional narcotics charges.
Two other individuals—26-year-old Jenay Stewart and 24-year-old Vincent Tillett—were jointly charged with Rodney for possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply. The coordinated police action addressed both the violent street crime and unrelated drug offenses in a single operation, demonstrating effective use of surveillance technology and investigative procedures.