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Goods Truck Operator Robbed at Gunpoint for $40,000 Cash and Jewelry at Macoya Market

Macoya Market, Macoya, Tunapuna - Piarco

A 52-year-old man was targeted by armed assailants while loading his vehicle at the Macoya Market during morning hours. The suspects escaped with a significant sum of cash, a high-value gold chain, and personal electronics in a getaway vehicle.

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This is the 3rd robbery reported in Macoya in 2025.

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Safe Haven Status — Macoya

Risk Level: 1.4/10 · Primary Concern: Robbery

Keep the Record Clean: Robbery is rare in this area, and a big reason is that residents stay alert. Keep car doors locked while driving, stay aware at junctions, and avoid displaying valuables in your vehicle — these habits are what keeps this area's score where it is.

Safety Top Percentile: Macoya ranks in the top 10% for safety within the city, maintaining a consistently lower-than-average incident rate over the last 12 months.

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