And while no one was around to stop those robberies, in the village of San Pablo, Orange Walk, the residents acted quickly to detain a thief. We showed you the video of his capture yesterday, and today the ComPol gave his kudos to them. He is encouraging all residents to be as proactive, while still being cautious, of course. And he says it's okay to get a few blows in.
Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police
"I wouldn't call is vigilante justice I would call it a situation here the community acts to ensure that those who violate their community are caught. We are grateful for what took place in San Pablo, I think we need to see that in other areas where a thief goes in and the community catches you and they hand you over to the police. If it is that he or they got a few blows in the process of being apprehended then they looked for that."
Reporter:
"But then I would imagine you would say that community residents should also be cautious when approaching these…"
Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police
"Certainly yes but if they have the upper hand as they did in San Pablo then we welcome it."
