Earlier in the news, we showed you the blaze that destroyed the Eusey home on Regent Street in Belize City. Today, the police confirmed that it was abandoned at the time of the fire, and that they suspect it was arson.
ACP Hilberto Romero, OC, Eastern Division
"Police visited the area where they saw a 40x40 wooden building engulfed in flames. Information is that a male person was seen entering the building and thereafter a fire was seen coming from the building. We are seeking one suspect in regards to this report. The building is an abandoned building that is on Regent Street."
Reporter
"So you guys do believe its arson at this time?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, OC, Eastern Division
"Yes, we suspect that it is arson at this time."
Reporter
"No indications why somebody would want to...?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, OC, Eastern Division
"We do not know. The male person was in the area and he had contacted security guard in the area, thereafter he made his way to that building."
Reporter
"So you guys know who it is?"
ACP Hilberto Romero, OC, Eastern Division
"Not at this time. We are trying to obtain information to identify who this person is."
Our reports say that this the fifth time since January that someone tried to burn down the building.
