Analyze the sentiment of this statement extracted from a financial news article. Provide your answer as either negative, positive, or neutral.
Text: The Baltimore Police and Fire Pension , which has about $ 1.5 billion , lost about $ 3.5 million in Madoff Ponzi scheme .
Answer:
The Baltimore Police and Fire Pension , which has about $ 1.5 billion , lost about $ 3.5 million in Madoff Ponzi scheme .