A teenager accused of burglarizing a home, taking guns and U.S. dollars has been arrested and charged.
Egbert Rudon reported to police that his home at mile 7 and on the Western Highway was burglarized around 4:15 on Monday afternoon. The burglars made off with a pump action shotgun, a point 22 rifle and $13,000 in cash.
After investigating, police picked up 18-year-old Jovan Tillet. At the time of arrest, he carried BZ$590 and US$275 greenbacks. He was also wearing a new pair of tennis shoes, a new shirt, a gold chain and a wristwatch, all recently purchased. Tillet was charged for burglary, and handling stolen goods. Tillet pleaded not guilty, but was denied bail and remanded to prison until November 17th. Police are now looking for two other men who allegedly worked with him.
