Police Officer Caught Stealing Suspended with Full Pay

Police Officer Caught Stealing Suspended with Full Pay

A police officer has been suspended after being caught on camera stealing money from a store he was assigned to protect.

The security camera inside the Belize City store caught Police Constable Peter Graham rummaging through a cash pan and pocketing bills behind the store’s counter. The store owner entered during the incident and found Graham standing behind the desk. Upon seeing the owner, Graham calmly stepped back to allow her access, though she appeared confused by his presence in the area.

In response to the incident, the Belize Police Department issued a suspension letter, effective January 11, 2025. The letter, signed by Deputy Commissioner of Police Bartholomew F. Jones, stated, “Please be informed that you are suspended from active duty with effect from the 11th day of January 2025, pending the outcome of an investigation into your conduct.”

It also confirmed that he would continue to receive his full salary during the suspension period. “During the suspension period, you shall receive your full salary.”