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1 victim affected

BelmontLotto Booth Robbed of $20,000 Cash, Electronics by Armed Men

#33 Belmont Circular Road (Lotto booth), Belmont, Port of Spain

A female attendant at a Lotto booth located at #33 Belmont Circular Road was robbed by three armed men on Monday at approximately 3:50 PM. One suspect brandished a firearm and ordered the victim to remain silent while the others removed merchandise from shelves, escaping with an Apple headset, a point-of-sale tablet device, a Samsung cellphone, and approximately $20,000 in cash. Police are investigating the armed robbery. No arrests have been reported.

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This is the 30th assault reported in Port of Spain in 2026.

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Active Safety Alert — Port of Spain

Risk Level: 10.0/10 · Primary Concern: Assault

The 'Distance' Rule: If approached by strangers in this hotspot, keep your distance and stay moving. If you feel uncomfortable, prioritize your safety and head toward a populated area, a shop, or anywhere with other people around.

Resilient Community Network: Despite the elevated score, this area shows strong community bonds with active neighbourhood watch participation and rapid incident reporting.

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