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The Perils Of Intelco Hill
posted (October 1, 2012)
The area known as Intelco Hill in the Mountain View area of Belmopan offers a spectacular night-time view of the capital city - but, increasingly, it is becoming known as a dangerous place to hang out.

That became apparent on Friday night when Brad Bowman and his girlfriend were parked on the hill along with his girlfriend and they were attached by 7 men.

It is a terrifying attack and the police press officer told us what happened next:..

Fitzroy Yearwood - Police Press Officer
"We had a robbery reported in Belmopan City. This is by Brad Bowman, a businessman - he reported that on the 29th September, 2012 at 11pm he was with his girlfriend in his 2001 dark grey SUV Chevy Tahoe valued at $75,000.00 - parked on the Intelco Hill in the Mountain View in Belmopan City when he was approach by 3 Hispanic male persons wearing rags over their faces. One of them was armed with a pistol. The men ordered Bowman and his girlfriend to get out of the vehicle which they complied and did and they were tied together - their hands and feet were tied together. The 3 men were then joined by 4 other men, one of whom was armed with a sawed off shotgun and the others were armed with machetes."

"Bowman was hit with a machete - the men then took his vehicle, a black iPhone valued at $1,000, his wallet which contained $200 and his personal documents. They stole a 14K gold chain valued at $800 and a pain of Jordan tennis."

"All 7 men then got into Bowman's vehicle and they drove away making good their escape."

All seven men piled into Bowman's Chevy Tahoe SUV and drove away. Police found the vehicle on Sunday in the Maya Mopan area. They say a group of outlaws are believed to be stalking the area.

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