By Breaking Belize News Staff: A Chinese national passing through Belize on her way to Guatemala says her travel plans have come to a halt after she was robbed in broad daylight near the Belize City Center last Thursday, November 20.
Forty-nine-year-old Wu Yuan Jun, known as Ann, was exploring the city when a tall, slim, dark-skinned young man snatched her sling bag after two attempts. Though shaken, Ann was not physically harmed — something she says she is grateful for — but the theft has left her stranded and unable to continue her journey.
The stolen bag contained two passports, two credit cards, her cellphone, and US cash, leaving her without identification, finances, or a way to travel onward to Guatemala, Los Angeles, and eventually back home to China.
Residents in the area helped her reach the police station, but the thief escaped into a side street, and none of her belongings have been recovered.
Ann, who was traveling with two companions from Cancun, had planned to stay in Belize for only 3–5 days. Instead, she now finds herself stuck, waiting for a replacement passport — a process made more difficult because there is no Chinese embassy in Belize. The Chinese Association has begun assisting her, but documents may take several weeks to be processed.
Ann is pleading with the Government of Belize to expedite her police report and support her in obtaining new travel documents so she can resume her journey.
She is also asking for help with basic necessities, including food and financial assistance, until she can regain her footing.
Despite the ordeal, Ann says Belizeans have shown her immense kindness.
A Canadian national, Michael, paid for her eight-day stay at the Shangrila Airbnb off Cemetery Road through Fuller’s Alley. She also expressed deep gratitude to Daniel Nicholson, the owner of the property, who has shown empathy and ensured she has a safe place to stay despite her financial constraints.
Ann has no family in Belize, but says the people she has met have been “very friendly and helpful” during one of the most difficult times of her life.
She remains hopeful that with assistance, she will soon be able to continue her travels and eventually return home.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: A Chinese national passing through Belize on her way to Guatemala says her travel plans have come to a halt after she was robbed in broad daylight near the Belize City Center last Thursday, November 20. Forty-nine-year-old Wu Yuan Jun, known as Ann, was exploring the city when a tall,
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