A Taiwanese Diplomat is Victim of Home Invasion at Central Farm

Hilberto Romero

A home invasion in Central Farm, Cayo District ended with a Taiwanese diplomat being held up at gunpoint by a pair of armed intruders.  The incident happened on Saturday when the victim of the aggravated burglary reported to police that upon hearing his dog barking, he stepped outside to investigate the issue.  It was at that time that the duo pounced on him, bound him inside the residence and robbed of an assortment of personal items.  Here’s more from Assistant Commissioner of Police Hilberto Romero.

ACP Hilberto Romero, Regional Commander, Eastern Division

“On the thirtieth day of December, police responded to an aggravated burglary Central Farm.  Upon arrival they met a complainant who reported that he heard his dogs barking.  He came out, at which point he was held up by two male persons armed with firearms.  He was taken inside, tied up and he received injuries during the process.  Thereafter, the male persons stole cash and electronic items, after which the persons fled from the area.  We have no suspects at this time.”

Reporter

“Do you believe that they knew who they were going after.”

Hilberto Romero

“Yeah.  He was targeted because they had information that he was there.”