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And from that Zitro Western Union robbery in the north to the aggravated burglary of a home of an elderly American couple in Placencia. The victims are 70 year old Torrey and Barbara Slade and they were home invaded last night around 11:30 at their home - which is at mile 19 on the Placencia road. 

Police say 3 assailants stormed in through the front door with a 12 gauge shot gun, tied up the couple and ransacked their house. They stole their laptop, a hunting knife, a cellphone and a their vehicle, a 2001 Ford Escape. The burglars then drove off in the direction of Seine Bight Village.  While police found the vehicle shortly after, they have not found the thieves. The second in charge of crimes investigation told us what they have so far on this aggravated burglary.

Sr. Supt. Hilberto Romero - Deputy Head, NCIB
"Police visited the residence where it was reported that 3 dark complexion male persons came into house, tied up the occupants of the house and proceeded to steal a laptop computer and also stole a Ford Escape SUV vehicle, The vehicle was later recovered near a resort, the investigation is ongoing at this time."

No one has been detained at this time. Our information is that the couple has been living in Belize for about 9 years - and built their own home on the Peninsula about two years ago. The area is just off the main road, but isolated.