The laws have changed somewhat over the past few years. There is now some form of quick court to accommodate visitors schedules either prior to the time they are scheduled to leave or with a short extensin of their visit to the country so that they don't need to come back and forth.

Also the penalties for burglary and theft are much stricter too. Obviously you would have to prove that the defendant is guilty, but if caught red handed the penalty is 7 years. I think the first conviction is a shorter term but subsequent thefts are the full term.

There has been some outrage in the papers about this because some repeat offenders have gone to Hattieville for stealing a loaf of bread or $5.

Belize has a constitution that prevents us from banning people from the island.

And most certainly once a person or place has been found to be easy pickings they are bound to become a regular target. Unfortunately it means that the victim needs to change his location or change his lifestyle. Putting extra locks on a door or installing a security system. Changing his shifts at work. Not leaving things out on the porch. Sleeping with windows and doors locked instead of letting in the breeze etc.