23-Year-Old Woman Reports Sexual Assault While Sleeping in Rancho Dolores

A 23-year-old woman was sexually assaulted late Saturday night in Rancho Dolores while she was sleeping. The survivor reported the incident early Sunday morning, prompting a swift police response. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero provided more information regarding the case. 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division: “On Sunday the 29th day of September 2024 police responded to a report of a rape at Rancho Dolores Village in the Belize District where a complainant reported that she was inside her bedroom when a male person entered her room and proceeded to rape her. Investigators visited the scene, recorded statements and we have one suspect in custody in regards to this rape.”