Posted: Monday, June 9, 2025. 11:24 am CST.
By Aaron Humes: A police investigation is underway after a Belmopan resident reported a theft allegedly involving two police officers during a routine traffic stop. Edin Perez, a 34-year-old mason from the Young Bank Area, claims that his money was unlawfully taken by police while he was detained on the evening of June 8.
According to Perez, he was cycling near Belize Bank when he was stopped by a dark-skinned male police officer and another officer of Indian descent, who accused him of riding contrary to traffic regulations. After stopping, Perez was escorted behind a nearby building, where the officers conducted a search. He complied with their orders, placing his hands on his head, but alleges that his money was taken during this encounter.
After the search, Perez claims he handed over approximately $11 in Belizean currency to the officers, including a $5 note, a $2 note, and some coins. However, he later noticed that a larger sum of money he had in his pocket was missing. Distressed by the incident, Perez sought police assistance to recover his lost funds.
Investigators spoke to both officers and searched them, which yielded no incriminating evidence. However, subsequent searches of one officer’s vehicle and the officers’ belongings revealed several notes and coins matching the description of the missing money, including a $5 and a $2 bill among other coins.
Investigations continue.
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Posted: Monday, June 9, 2025. 11:24 am CST. By Aaron Humes: A police investigation is underway after a Belmopan resident reported a theft allegedly involving two
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