A homeowner in Gran Couva along Corosal Road discovered a burglary after securing his house at 11 a.m. on May 22, 2026 and returning on May 25 to find the driveway chain cut. Intruders had pried open a hole in the roof on the south-western side of the house to gain entry into the residence. Thieves stole two solar panels, two batteries, two gas tanks, folding tables, and bottles of whiskey, with total losses estimated at over $17,000. Investigators believe the suspects exited through a steel door on the north-eastern side of the property. Police enquiries are continuing into the incident.
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This is the 1st burglary reported in Preysal in 2026.
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Maintain Good Habits: Burglary is uncommon in this area, and that's no accident. The community's consistent habits around gate locks, working burglar bars, and occupied-home signals are what sustain this record. Keep those standards in place.
Safety Top Percentile: Preysal 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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