By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Police are investigating an armed robbery at a 24/7 gas station on Monday night.
Two pump attendants, a 26 year old man and a 23 year old woman, told police that around 8:40pm, two Hispanic men on a motorcycle rode up while they were selling gas.
One of the men allegedly pointed what appeared to be a 9mm pistol at them and demanded all their money. The pair handed over about $200 to $300 in cash before the robbers sped off.
A police inspector who was inside the store buying at the time said he realized a robbery was taking place, drew his licensed 9mm pistol and fired about eight shots at the fleeing men.
It is not known if anyone was hit. Investigations continue, with the Scenes of Crime Unit and the Special Investigations Branch called in to assist.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff (HP): Police are investigating an armed robbery at a 24/7 gas station on Monday night. Two pump attendants, a 26 year old man and a 23 year old woman, told police that around 8:40pm, two Hispanic men on a motorcycle rode up while they were selling gas. One of the
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