Surveillance Footage Under Review in Fatal Belmopan Robbery

Meanwhile tonight, police in Belmopan are intensifying their investigation into that deadly robbery which claimed the life of fifty-five-year-old truck driver Mark Gabourel. The incident happened on Wednesday, and authorities are now working to piece together exactly what led up to his death. In a late-afternoon press briefing, Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith confirmed that investigators are carefully reviewing surveillance footage as part of their ongoing efforts to identify those responsible and bring answers to the family.

 

ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer

“Mr. Gabourel was doing delivery at that establishment. And upon leaving that premise, a motorcycle which was transporting two persons collided into the truck of Mr. Gabourel, and thereafter, the passenger that was on board that motorcycle fired three shots, one of which struck Mr. Gabourel causing his untimely demise. So far in this investigation, police have made some progress. There are persons in detention, and as more information is gathered that will be shared with the public. The individuals who were on the cycle, they were helmet and they were covered with long sleeve clothing when this incident occurred.”

 

Reporter

“Have investigators been able to make any sort of linkage or connection to that Sarita truck robbery?”

 

ASP Stacy Smith

“I have not received any indication so far. However, given that the modus of operandi in this incident resembles another incident. In terms of the transportation use, the investigators have looked at different incidents in relation to the progress that have been made into, in this one.”