Authorities in Belize City have launched a comprehensive investigation following a sophisticated burglary targeting the prominent Medina House of Jewelry. The incident, which occurred during the early hours of Monday morning, has raised significant security concerns within the local business community.
According to Hilberto Romero, Head of the National Crime Investigation Branch, the criminal operation began when multiple perpetrators subdued the establishment’s security guard. “The assailants restrained the guard, threatened him with what appeared to be a firearm, and subsequently forced entry into the premises,” Romero stated during a press briefing.
Law enforcement officials are currently examining extensive surveillance footage to ascertain the full scope of the crime and identify potential suspects. The precise inventory of stolen merchandise remains undetermined as investigators conduct a thorough audit of the jewelry collection.
Romero emphasized that detectives are exploring all possible angles, including the potential involvement of internal accomplices. “We are conducting a meticulous investigation to eliminate the possibility of an inside job,” he noted, highlighting the complex nature of the case.
The Belize City Police Department has yet to confirm whether the perpetrators were definitively armed during the commission of the crime. Company representatives have maintained silence regarding the incident, declining to issue any official statements while the investigation remains ongoing. The business community awaits further developments as authorities continue their pursuit of the suspects.