Gang Charged for Stealing Iron Safe from El Cas

Police in the Belize District have also made arrests. Three men have been charged and tonight police are looking for a fourth to charge for the burglary of El Cas Shopping Center on the Northern Highway. The owner Manuel Rodriquez told police that between September 8th and the 9th - thieves broke into his store and stole an iron safe. It contained $5,200, $500 in coins, and $2,000 in checks along with 4 bottles of whiskey. Investigations led police to 24-year-old John Williams, 27-year-old Derrick Dawson, and 26 year old Keith Nicholas.

All are from the Ladyville area and all have been jointly charged for burglary. They were denied bail and remanded to the Hattieville Prison until September 26th.