A 62-year-old man from Speyside, Tobago was robbed near KFC in Scarborough on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at approximately 1:00 p.m., losing $4,700 in cash, a gold chain, groceries, and personal items. An unknown man approached the victim from behind and grabbed him, causing his gold chain to fall to the ground. A second suspect then snatched the victim's black side bag containing the cash, a bag of tomatoes ($30), identification documents, and medication ($30), before both men fled the scene. Police are investigating the robbery; no arrests have been made.
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This is the 10th assault reported in Tobago in 2026.
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Active Safety Alert — Tobago
De-escalation Awareness: Assault incidents in this area frequently escalate from verbal confrontations. Avoid engaging in arguments with strangers and remove yourself from tense situations immediately.
Improving Trajectory: Recent reporting patterns suggest growing community engagement in crime prevention, which historically precedes measurable improvements in area safety scores.
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