Corozal Home Burglarized, Firearms Stolen While Owner Was Away

The home of 42-year-old Renick Chavarria was burglarized in Corozal while the owner was away in Mexico. According to Chavarria he had left his residence on October 1 with the intention of returning in four days. He left his house keys with a maintenance worker and when he returned, he found that his home had been ransacked. Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero says that the burglary is concerning to police since the criminals also made off with two firearms, a .223 rifle, and a 9mm pistol.

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division: “On Friday the 4th day of October 2024 Renik Chavarria reported that his house was broken into in Corozal Town. He left his house secured and upon his return his house was broken into and stolen were two firearms a 9mm pistol and a .223 rifle. We have no suspects at this time for this burglary. It is of concern to us because that is two more firearms on the streets. “

Reporter: What’s the investigation looking like so far ? 

A.C.P. Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division: “No suspects at this time, the investigation continues.”

The burglars also made off with some ammunition, and a digital video recorder (DVR) for the home security system, with a total estimated value of over thirteen thousand dollars.