In a brazen overnight operation, Orange Walk Town became the scene of an audacious commercial burglary targeting Plett’s Electronics on Queen Victoria Avenue. The incident, occurring in the early hours of January 3, 2025, involved perpetrators executing a calculated breach through the building’s cement wall infrastructure.
Law enforcement authorities confirmed that the security alarm system activated approximately at 2:00 AM, prompting immediate police response. Despite officers reaching the premises within minutes, the culprits had already completed their operation and evacuated the scene. Preliminary investigations reveal the theft involved the systematic removal of approximately sixteen cellular phones alongside an undisclosed amount of cash.
ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer, provided official commentary indicating significant investigative progress. ‘Our teams have obtained substantial video evidence from the premises,’ stated Smith. ‘This visual documentation has enabled the identification and subsequent detention of one individual connected to the burglary.’
The electronic retail establishment has proactively announced a financial reward for information leading to the successful recovery of stolen merchandise. Police emphasize that investigative procedures remain actively ongoing, with forensic analysis and evidence collection continuing at the compromised commercial property.