By Belize Live News Staff: A few friendly words were all it took for a thief to catch a 64 year old woman off guard in Orange Walk Town.
The woman was walking on Otro Benque Road in the early hours of Thursday, heading to the Northern Regional Hospital with her phone held to her ear.
She told police a man began following her near the Social Security building. Shortly after she passed the police station, he called out, “Miss yo a usted la conozco,” meaning “Miss, I know you.”
She turned to look. In that moment, he snatched the $500 Samsung phone from her hand and sprinted up San Francisco Street.
Police say the suspect has not been identified.
The theft is a reminder to stay alert when walking at night, keep phones out of sight where possible and avoid walking alone in the early morning hours.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Orange Walk Police Station.
