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Lots Or Action At Police Auction
posted (December 15, 2017)
A bike for $10. Sounds unbelievable right? Well, today the Belize City Police Force made it believable. Over this year they have collected hundreds of bikes from perpetrators, crime scenes and as unclaimed evidence. And today they put them all on auction. The bike prices run so low because the majority of the them are extremely old and worn out.

But that did not stop deal-seekers from coming out in numbers, hoping for a rusty Christmas come-up. Here are what some happy customers had to say.

Sahar Vasquez, reporter
"So you bought this bike what was the price?"

Omar Martinez, Construction Worker
"$15."

Sahar Vasquez, reporter
"What interested you to buy a bike like this? It looks very old."

Omar Martinez
"I use it to sell the parts. I have a bike at home so I take this one for parts. I bought it to just take it for parts."

"100% satisfied."

Marlon Jarvez, Fisherman
"I bought two on a deal. $20 for two. You can't go wrong, when I am done here I will paint them up like brand new. Trust me nothing here is old."

Sahar Vasquez
"How much did you get it for?"

Brian Burke, Car Washer
"25."

Sahar Vasquez
"Ok so you just bought a new bike but it looks like the tire is flat and the chain is coming off but you still bought it."

Brian Burke
"Yes I still buy it. Yes. I will be fixing it up."

Sahar Vasquez
"Did you really need a bike? Is this something very useful to you?"

Brian Burke
"Yes ma'am it is."

In total 526 bicycles, 20 motor cycles, as well as assorted TV's, and tablets amongst other items were auctioned.

This is the 3rd annual bike auction held at the Belize City Queen Street Police Station.

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