7 News Belize

2 More Guns on the Street
posted (June 18, 2009)

There are two more handguns on the street – and both of them were stolen from the vehicles of license holders. The one stolen last night was from Joel Chi, the Minister of Tourism’s driver. At 7:00 last night, he parked the ministerial Prado on Newtown Barracks in the vicinity of the Belize Mexico Institute and went to visit a friend who lives nearby.

When he returned after eight, he found that the SUV had been burglarized. A number of items were stolen most importantly his Glock 9 millimeter pistol with two full clips, each loaded with 17 live rounds. Also missing was a Samsonite carry bag which contained a pair of Honduran passports, assorted land documents and other personal items.

That gun has not been recovered and there are no suspects. The same can be said for Karl Pickwoad’s handgun, also a 9 millimeter glock 17 – the only difference is, his one only had 5 live rounds. He reported to police that it was stolen from his 1997 Lincoln car between 2:30 and 2:45 on Saturday morning while he was parked at the Palm Island nightclub. The thieves also stole his $800 pair of Prada sunglasses and an Ipod.

A ccording to a police press release, Assistant Commissioner David Henderson warns gun owners to be more cautious, as carelessness may cause the person to be denied a gun license in the future.

Home | Archives | Downloads/Podcasts | Advertise | Contact Us

7 News Belize