Men Robbed at Gunpoint in Cayo, Police Investigating Stolen Truck

A group of men were robbed at gunpoint in the community of Springfield in the Cayo district over the weekend. Richard Belisle was at a farm with three others when a group of armed robbers surrounded them. The robbers held up the men and made off with a seventy-thousand-dollar pickup truck. Assistant commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero, spoke on what investigations have revealed thus far.

ACP Hilberto Romero, Officer Commanding Eastern Division: “They were at a farm at Springfield when they were approached by four male persons who were armed with firearms. The persons proceeded to rob them of personal belongings, including cell phones and they’re after stole a Ford Ranger pickup valid at $70,000 from Rachicard Belisle. The persons then fled from the area. We have no suspects at this time for this robbery. There were four persons at Springfield and they were approached by four other male persons who did the robbery. No, they were at the farm outside of the vehicle.”

Police are asking anyone who knows the whereabouts of the stolen pickup truck to report it by calling 922 or the nearest police station.