A Caretaker is Charged for the Predawn Burglary of Portofino on Ambergris Caye

Israel Murillos

Portofino Resort on northern Ambergris Caye was burglarized in the predawn hours of Sunday, the thief making off with a pair of strong boxes containing sixteen thousand dollars in various denominations and currencies.  Tonight, thirty-three-year-old Israel Murillos has been arrested and charged for breaking into the main office of the vacation place.  The caretaker of San Pedro Town was busted by police on the island shortly after the incident had been reported.  During a subsequent search of Murillos’ residence, a total of nine thousand dollars was recovered, as well as both safes.  According to resort manager Raul Rodriguez, the burglary occurred sometime between one and two a.m.