The Belize Cancer Society is a non profit NGO - so who would break in and burglarize the place? That's what police are asking tonight after their building was burglarized sometime between last night and this morning. We spoke to a representative from their board of directors today about it. She said that most of the stolen items were taken from their infusion center.
Monica Tucker, Assistant Secretary, Board of Directors Belize Cancer Society
"We were very very disappointed to learn that there was a break in overnight and that the burglars came in and cut the electrical wires which totally dismantled the security system. And as a result they were able to choose meticulously what it is that they wanted. In this case they took a large TV from our infusion center which accommodates our clients for treatments and they took some petty cash we don't have, we never never have large amounts of money in the office but we had a very small amount in petty cash, they found that and they also moved around and just took small items but we don't know yet the entire inventory of items stolen because it is still under investigation."
"Well in addition to some of the items stolen was our office cell phones so we are in the process of replacing those and make sure that the office is accessible to the patients and anyone who needs to speak with us."
"There is obviously going around scouting out areas and they probably hear of the cancer society, see our fundraising efforts and think we have money here so it is kind of concerning not only for us but the surrounding neighborhood and all other companies that this is happening and it is sad that since were are here to serve the community you know and their cancer patients that they would do this."
