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UPDATE: Police hunt DR prison escapee

Eduord Bueno Beltran last seen since 8pm of previous evening
September 11th, 2012 | Tags: RIVPF Balsum Ghut prison escape
Eduord Bueno Beltran, was serving a 1 year sentence imposed in July for an offence of Illegal Entry. Photo: provided
detectives have been dispatched to assist prison officers in the recovery of the man. Photo: VINO/File
detectives have been dispatched to assist prison officers in the recovery of the man. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Additional information has now been issued by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), in the matter of a prisoner who went missing from Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsum Ghut.

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) are currently seeking an inmate from Her Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut, Tortola. The inmate, 38 year old Eduord Bueno Beltran, was serving a 1 year sentence imposed in July for an offence of Illegal Entry. 

Beltran, a native of the Dominican Republic, was last seen at 8 p.m. last night, and was reported missing just before 8 a.m. this morning. A part of the perimeter fence was found to have been cut, presumably to facilitate the escape. 

Detectives have been dispatched to the prison to assist in the search and a watch is being kept at all points of departure. Law Enforcement Agencies - both local and in adjoining Territories - have also been informed, with a description and photograph of the fugitive being made available. Beltran is described as weighing 242 pounds with a height of 5 feet 10 inches and a light complexion. 

The release stated that although he is not regarded as a danger to the public, he is unlawfully at large from the prison and should therefore not be approached.

The RVIPF in its release reminded members of the public that harbouring, or giving assistance to a prisoner who is unlawfully at large is a criminal offence that may lead to a prison sentence on conviction.

Persons with any information should contact the RVIPF non-emergency number 311, Crimestoppers, or theSpecialist Investigation Unit on 468 2718.

All calls will be treated in the strictest confidence.  

28 Responses to “UPDATE: Police hunt DR prison escapee”

  • Jack be still (11/09/2012, 13:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    OMG, where is Holder and Myron???
  • talk girl talk (11/09/2012, 13:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    With all dem island man working up dey tis muss be an inside job!!
    • Real (11/09/2012, 22:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply

      Sometimes when ay yo don't have nothing to say why can't u just shut ur mouths and don't say nothing. Last time I checked the BVI was an island.

    • REAL TALK (12/09/2012, 08:48) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      YOU SOUND SO STUPID... GO READ A BOOK OR SOMETHING AND COME AGAIN!!
  • open wide (11/09/2012, 13:56) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Who let the man out????
    • talk all (11/09/2012, 22:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      the government need to just offer a reward & ayo will see how fast we will rat
    • broke again (11/09/2012, 22:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      the NDP lied and say the country broke so he would be less mouth to feed
  • Joc (11/09/2012, 14:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Get the dogs out to find him.
  • Dave (11/09/2012, 14:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Atleast a pic could help out, you law enforcement people are real backwards a man escape from prison and no picture is up to aware the public of who this man is just incase one of us might possibly see him we could call the police, i done see is when it's to late is when ayo will be asking for the public help but guess what, it will be to late
  • tricks (11/09/2012, 15:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    jack u asking where holder hum he at pussers bar!
    • dun gon (11/09/2012, 16:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      He down the road sellin dem eggs.
      • dog meat (11/09/2012, 22:55) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        I live a lone in Hope Hill me pray that he don't surface in my neighborhood looking for shelter
  • ------------------- (11/09/2012, 21:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    It's ashame this happen but it should be an eye opener for this NDP Government. Holder is not capable of running the prison. There's so many issues since this man took office. And let's set the record straight this isn't the first DR National to escape under Holder watch. Two years ago one ran off the prison farm. Besides the escapees the prison is fallen apart, inmates medical obolgations ain't being met, regular food shortages, an over crowding problem that never ever happen until Holder took over, no rehabilation programs or schooling, the rules and regulations of the prison can't be given so the inmates will know they right. And YES, even prisoners got rights under the constitution. But what makes matter worst Holder lies to much for a grown A$$ man and senior public servant. The NDP needs to remove Holder forthwith. Let's not forget the carrying of Task Force armed with assault riffles recently. There wasn't no riot so how can he justify that, that was illegal people. Let's see after a Prison Officer help an inmate escape if Holder wouldn't be reassign
  • qc (11/09/2012, 22:35) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is a bunch of piss mehson how the hell this man get out cutting a fence and no one saw or heard anything eh...inside job boss
  • boat people (11/09/2012, 22:53) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    you done know he had a boat waiting for him to St. Martin
    • @boat people (13/09/2012, 11:13) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Didn't you hear this man is wanted in 4 different countries for the same offence Human Trafficking BVI, Puerto Rico, St. Martin and Dominican Republic him home land where a known smuggling ring leader. Why would he go to St. Martin if he's wanted there?
  • the real issue (11/09/2012, 23:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    holder needs to stop selling eggs ad secure the prison, and Myron need to stop fighting with fahie and do he job
  • the rock (12/09/2012, 05:14) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    i know this dude..sorry to see the situation he is in!..this one is sad.
  • dd (12/09/2012, 08:23) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    ha ha did anybody read his shirt, i saw an enlareg pic where it say just do it?
  • SKA (12/09/2012, 09:04) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    one year for illegal entry is BS, when all they could hv done was send him home. I hope he manages to find his way back to DR. Mr Governor, pls being back Me. Callwood to run the prison.
  • common sense (12/09/2012, 09:07) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    This man used to live in Virgin Gorda... but i know the spanish people will cover up for him.. good luck to the po po's....i aint see no helicopters, boats, patrol, public pictures yet so i guess they are giving him a good head start...
  • dead man (12/09/2012, 15:40) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Get Holder who not from here from up dey.. he running ah joke for a prison
  • $$$$$$$$ (12/09/2012, 23:43) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Why the NDP Government ain't get ride of Holder. That man is a Big Child that likes his own way. He lies to much don't know how to talk to people don't have no manners or respect for God or man.

    The prison haven't get any better, it gotten worst since this man took over at HMP. Food shortage, no schooling or programes, inmates medical obolgations not being met(including dental). Let's not forget the task force with assault riffles on the prison compound. And the over crowding problem. It's that bad inmates are living in the Immigration Center, a building that belongs to the Immgration Department

    Inmates constitutional rights are being violated every single day. Both the Governor and Minister knows, they acting as if they don't but they knows. It's plan as day unconvicted and convicted inmates should not live together and adults should not live with juveniles. This is happening at HM Prison and neither the Governor or Ministerial doing nothing. The UK needs to be inform about the inform that the inmates at HM Prison constitutional and human rights are being violated
    • hj@qw.com (13/09/2012, 07:45) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      holder aint going no way he and myon tight so ayo suck salt got to wait till after the next election
  • look he dey (13/09/2012, 23:11) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    school children say there was a siting at prospect reef
  • want to know (15/09/2012, 12:36) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    is this dude caught yet???


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