Thieves in Orange Walk tunneled through a cement wall to get into an electronics store early on Saturday morning. That's how they got into Plett's Electronics on Queen Victoria Avenue where they stole some cash and about 20 phones, many of them being top tier iPhones.
Police told us today that it was a 3 man job:
ASP Stacy Smith, Police Staff Officer
"Police are investigating the burglary of Pletts electronic store which occurred sometime around 2:00 AM on Saturday 3rd January 2025. What the investigators have uncovered Is that at the aforementioned date and time, 3 persons entered that establishment which is located on Queen Victoria Avenue in Orange walk town and stole several electronic items as well as some cash before making good their escape. The investigators have some footages in their possession and this has led them to the detention of an individual, however the investigation is still ongoing."
In total, the thieves made off with 21 phones - 18 of them iPhones - with a total retail value of 35 thousand dollars.
When let you know when someone is charged.
