Two Eye Wash Stations valued as company property were stolen from a business compound on Penal Quinam Road, Siparia on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at approximately 3 p.m. A manager witnessed two men removing the equipment and loading it into a white Toyota Fielder wagon before driving away. Officers from the Siparia CID and SWD High-Performance Patrol Unit intercepted the vehicle approximately 600 feet from the company after an All-Points Bulletin was issued. During a search of the vehicle, officers recovered both stolen Eye Wash Stations, which were confirmed by the complainant as belonging to the business. Three unemployed men, aged 31, 33, and 41, from Siparia and Santa Flora, were arrested in connection with the theft.
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This is the 1st theft reported in Mendez in 2026.
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Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Yard items, tools, and outdoor furniture left unattended are easy targets even in safe areas. A locked gate and a clear yard signal to any passing opportunist that this household is aware.
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