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Santa Familia hit by chicken bandits: 19 birds stolen in late-night heist

Santa Familia hit by chicken bandits: 19 birds stolen in late-night heist

By Belize Live News Staff: A wave of concern has spread through Santa Familia, Cayo District, after thieves made off with 19 chickens from a local resident’s yard over two nights. While the headline might draw a chuckle, the reality is no joke—livestock theft is a crime, and it’s disrupting the peace in this quiet village.

Police and community members are urging anyone with information to come forward, as fears grow that the stolen birds may be sold or butchered for the Easter season.

Police continue to investigate, and residents say they are hoping for quick action before more backyard livestock goes missing.

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