San Ignacio Police Investigate Armed Burglary, Six Men Steal Vehicles and Valuables

On September 24, at approximately 11:30 p.m., San Ignacio police responded to a distress call reporting an aggravated burglary at mile 6 on the Mountain Pine Ridge Road. When the authorities arrived at the scene, they encountered Ralph Pilley, the homeowner, who described the harrowing event. According to Pilley, six armed men, all carrying rifles, forcefully entered his residence and demanded money. The intruders proceeded to tie him up before making off with several valuable items including two vehicles a white 2016 Subaru SUV and a red 2021 Jeep Gladiator. ACP Hilberto Romero, spoke about the progress of this investigation. 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division: “On Thursday San Ignacio Police received a report of an aggravated burglary that occurred on Tuesday around 11:20 pm at mile 6 on the Chiquibul Road. The person reported that he was at home along with his wife when he heard knocks. They opened the door and were held up by several male persons who tied them up and proceeded to search the house for items. Thereafter the male persons left the area. The complainant untied himself at which point he made checks on his property and found that two vehicles, a Suburban Outlook and a Jeep Gladiator were stolen from his house along with several electronic items and cash. The male persons fled from the area. So far we have not recovered any items and we have no suspects at this time.”

Reporter: Do you believe it’s the same suspects conducting all of these? 
ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division:“We do not know at this time. We have investigators in the area to ascertain who these persons are.”

No injuries were reported, but the suspects remain at large.