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HOME INVADED: thieves got off with 20k
posted (August 4, 2014)
A driver was robbed yesterday on the Hummingbird Highway. 25-year-old Manuel Hernandez, Honduran salesman of Dangriga along with his 16-year-old sideman also of Dangriga reported that they were heading to Belmopan City when they were startled by the sound of a gunshot at miles 28 on the Hummingbird Highway. They slowed down and a masked man dressed in full black clothing seized the moment and rode up to their vehicle, broke the right glass window and pointed the firearm at the 16 year old sideman. The assailant then got into the truck and demanded money from Manuel and stated that if he didn't hand over the money he would kill the 16 year old. Fearing for their lives Manuel handed over $8,600 to the culprit. The robber jumped out of the truck and escaped. Police are investigating.

In other news, an administrator of a Belize City business was the victim of a serious home invasion on Friday morning. The man, who has asked that police not disclose his name or address lives on the southside, and told police that at 2:00 am he was awakened by the sound of a gun being cocked.

He saw two masked men and one of them tied him up with an iron cord. With the victim helpless, the culprits ransacked the house and stole an assortment of electronic items totaling over $20,000 dollars. Police are investigating.

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