Stolen Toyota Hilux Recovered After Police Chase and Shootout in Burrell Boom

Thieves targeted the Blackberry Estate last night in Burrell Boom Village, Belize District.  Three armed men reportedly stole a black Toyota Hilux pickup resulting in a pursuit by Police.  The pursuit began in Burrell Boom and continued to Fresh Pond, with officers in close pursuit of the stolen vehicle. The driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and abandoned it. The suspects then fled into nearby bushes, triggering a shootout with the pursuing officers. ACP Hilberto Romero, Eastern Division Commander, gave us further details. 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division: “On Sunday the 24th day of November 2024 around 9:30pm Jodie Adolphus reported that he was driving a Toyota Hilux vehicle in the Blackberry area of Burrell Boom when he was approached by three male persons who were armed with firearms. They attacked him and hit him with one of the firearms and proceeded to steal the Toyota Hilux. Police responded to the report and came across the Toyota Hilux on the Burrell Boom road where the vehicle was intercepted. The vehicle came to a stop and the three male occupants ran away from the vehicle and made good their escape. The vehicle was processed and we’re seeking three suspects in regards to this robbery. He was reversing when he was attacked by these three male persons. “

Reporter: Was he at his home then ? 

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division: “Yes at his home.”

The stolen Hilux has since been recovered and is now in the custody of the Police.