Monday, December 9, 2024

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Sexual Assault
A 13 year-old female student of San Pedro Town visited the San Pedro Police Station along with her mother and reported that sometime in December 2016, at about 5PM, her grand uncle went into her room and fondled her indecently. Police has since detained one person pending charges.
Rape
On Saturday, July 22nd, a 24 year-old female tourist visited the Caye Caulker Police Station and made a report. She indicated that the incident happened around 4AM on the same day. According to her statement, she was awakened by a male person who was on top on of her holding a knife to her face, and threatened to inflict injury to her if she did not cooperate. He then proceeded to have sexual intercourse with her against her will. Police are investigating.

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