A couple in San Pedro may be able to breathe had a bit lighter tonight after their alleged aggressors were placed behind bars. The couple was asleep on Saturday night, when around 9:30 they were awakened by three men, standing outside their home. The husband then went outside, and that was when one of the men pointed a gun to his side. A second man asked him "You got my thing?" When the husband asked what thing he was referring to, the man replied "I don't want to hear that, I just want my money, I want my $700.00 and if you don't give me my money you wah dead in three days."

Fearing for his life, the couple immediately reported the matter to the Police. Well, one man has been detained and authorities are seeking another man, known to them. We can't release the names of the men as yet, as no charges have been brought against either.

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This is a very unfortunate story.....Of course all of us no matter where we live should take precautions to prevent people from entering our homes in the evening....We certainly could use more details....Such as where in San Pedro? North, South in Town? How did they gain access? and any other particulars that would allow us all to protect ourselves and learn from this event...??

Judyann, where did you get that the men were inside the house? They were outside and the victim went outside. Yes, more details would be nice.

Who's in bed a sleep at 9.30 on a Saturday night in San Pedro?

me.

My mistake wizardofaahs....Read this a bit quick...I thought they came into the home and woke them......I'll need to talk to Evelyn Woods about that.....

Elbert. C'mon. He said San Pedro. You're in the Northern Wilds of Ambergris Caye..............

Anyone know who or where this happened. Sounds bad.

Lots of people are in bed in SP at 9:30 p.m. Many people living there keep hours with the rising and setting of the sun. Hope all of the perps are caught and charged and tried in court.

Have to agree, work nights I'm in bed by 9 and up at 5:30. Don't ask about non-work nights...

Simon, what about non work nights ?

I never sleep & use the bed for something else??

CHARGES WITHDRAWN AGAINST MAN WHO THREATENED COUPLE WITH GUN

A man arrested by San Pedro police has been released without being charged after the victim went to the San Pedro Magistrate's Court yesterday and told the magistrate that he did not want any court action against the accused.

The court then ordered his release and the man walked out of court.

A couple living in San Pedro reported to police that they were in their house at about 9:30 Saturday evening, July 27, when someone knocked on their door. The man said he opened the door and saw two men outside his house, one of whom pointed a gun at him, while the other man asked him if he "had his money."

The assailant told the husband that he wanted his $700, and that if he did not get it, he (the husband) would be killed in three days, said police.

The assailants then left the yard.

The husband said that they became fearful and went to the police, who investigated the matter and detained one of the men on Monday.

On Tuesday the detainee was taken to court, but the husband went to court and requested that no action be taken against him.

Granted, my views are not based on any factual knowledge, only what was reported. But, it would appear that justice was not done. Either a person was incarcerated based on false charges, or they did not face justice by way of intimidation.
Severe charges of confronting someone with a firearm and threatening to kill them should be investigated to determine who is at fault. This does not speak well for the justice system in Belize or how reported crime is addressed in San Pedro.

Was that person "legally" carrying a weapon ?

Not if the police report that was filed is true. Threatening to kill someone with your firearm is illegal even if you legally own the firearm.
Again, based on the news reporting, I would think a crime was committed. A false police report. Illegal use of a firearm. Or intimidation of a witness.

"A", all the above.