TT Rideshare driver Abebe Lemessy was kidnapped and robbed in Laventille on Monday, May 4, 2026, after accepting a pickup request near the corner of Piccadilly Street and Laventille Road in east Port of Spain. A passenger entered the vehicle and placed a gun against the driver's head, ordering him to drive into Laventille and up Rose Hill, where several armed men surrounded the SUV and took control of it. During the ordeal, Lemessy was threatened and robbed by the bandits, with one assailant telling him, "Doh worry, we ain't plan to kill nobody tonight," as they continued to terrorise him. The driver was later released, but the bandits escaped with the Honda Vezel SUV (Reg. PEK 8835) after locating and removing the vehicle's GPS tracking device to avoid detection. Police are investigating the kidnapping, robbery, and false imprisonment incident; no arrests have been made.
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This is the 1st kidnapping reported in Port of Spain in 2026.
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Active Safety Alert — Port of Spain
Vehicle Entry Alertness: Many abduction attempts in this area occur during the transition between car and destination. Have your keys ready, scan the area before exiting, and lock doors immediately upon entry.
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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