A 48-year-old woman reported being raped in Point Fortin on Wednesday night, June 3, 2026, shortly after 10 p.m. The woman told officers she encountered a man she knew while walking along a street in the village and asked if he had marijuana for sale. The suspect instructed her to follow him along a track located approximately 100 feet off the main road. Once on the track, he covered her mouth with his hand, warned her to remain quiet, and claimed friends were hiding in nearby bushes who would harm her if she resisted. The man then forced her to the ground and sexually assaulted her. After the assault, the suspect paused and the woman seized the opportunity to escape. Officers from the Point Fortin Police Station received a report at approximately 10:55 p.m. on Wednesday night and responded to the woman's home. Checks were conducted for the suspect on Wednesday night, but he was not found. The investigation is being led by PC Suruj.
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This is the 1st sexual assault reported in Point Fortin in 2026.
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Safe Haven Status — Point Fortin
The Standard That Works: Assault is rare here. The community habits of staying aware, avoiding late-night isolated routes, and looking out for neighbours are what makes that possible. Keep those practices going.
Safety Top Percentile: Point Fortin 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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