A home invasion on York Street here in Belize City has resulted in a pair of thieves making off with an undisclosed sum of money, as well as jewelry and a cell phone.  Derone Locario told investigators on Friday night that he was at home when two armed men barged inside, held him up and ransacked the property. 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“Derone Locario, forty years old Belizean of York Street reported that he was at home when two persons armed with firearms entered his house.  They proceeded to hold him up and then they searched the house and stole an amount of cash, jewelry and a cell phone.  The two male persons then fled from the area on bicycles.  We are seeking two suspects in regards to this report.”

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