By Breaking Belize News Staff: An 18-year-old Belize City man has been remanded to prison after being charged in connection with an alleged armed home invasion on Castle Street that left a taco vendor out more than $2,500 in jewelry.
Shawn Garbutt appeared unrepresented in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded not guilty to a charge of aggravated burglary.
Police allege that Garbutt and another man, both armed with firearms, entered the Castle Street home of a tacos vendor and stole a jewelry box containing several pieces of jewelry valued at a combined $2,525.
The stolen items reportedly included a gold chain with a custom name medal valued at $1,000, a crown ring with three diamonds valued at $700, another ring valued at $350, a gold chain valued at $375 and a Cuban-link piece with an elephant design valued at $100.
According to police, the woman was leaving her home at around 5:50 a.m. when she was allegedly confronted by two masked men. One reportedly grabbed her hand and forced her back inside while demanding money.
The men allegedly entered the residence, took the jewelry and fled the area.
At his arraignment, Garbutt told the court that police had only found him with the elephant pendant and claimed officers initially told him he would be charged with handling stolen goods. He said he was instead charged with the more serious offence of aggravated burglary.
Because the allegation involves the use of a firearm, Garbutt was not granted bail at the Magistrate’s Court and was remanded to the Belize Central Prison.
He is due back in court on November 2, 2026.
Police say their investigation led to Garbutt’s arrest and that he provided a caution statement while in custody. The allegations against him have not yet been proven in court.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: An 18-year-old Belize City man has been remanded to prison after being charged in connection with an alleged armed home invasion on Castle Street that left a taco vendor out more than $2,500 in jewelry. Shawn Garbutt appeared unrepresented in the Belize City Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded not guilty
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