A 39-year-old man was ambushed by three armed suspects in the basement of a St James carpark on Sunday night. The assailants forcibly stole a gold chain valued at US $6,000 and the victim's 2026 Kia Sportage (PEK 7669) after a physical struggle for his belongings. The suspects, who wore bandanas and hats to conceal their identities, fled the scene in the stolen vehicle alongside a getaway car.
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This is the 1st carjacking reported in Port of Spain in 2026.
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