Swift police response led City cops to detain a man who had just robbed a woman of her purse on Christmas morning.
ASP Stacy Smith told us more:
ASP Stacy Smith, Police Press Officer
"On Thursday 25th December at approximately 1:50 AM officer attached to the Eagles Motorcycle Patrol team of Precinct 3 were on patrol in the Wilson Street area when their attention was drawn to a female who was crying out for assistance. The officer saw the female in a struggle with a male person who then ran off. The male person was pursued where he was found in possession of a purse belonging to the female which contained a small amount of money and some other personal items."
"The male person was identified to be Alister Smith 53 years of age, a Belizean deckman of Mayflower Street Belize City. Charges in relation to robbery are expected to be proferred against Mr Smith."
