A 23-year-old man parked his vehicle on Independence Square South, Port of Spain on Monday afternoon around 4:00 p.m. with a female companion inside. He left the vehicle briefly to purchase food from a nearby restaurant, leaving the woman unattended for approximately 15 minutes. Upon his return, the woman had vanished and he discovered $20,000 in cash from the glove compartment was missing, along with an Apple iPad valued at $3,500 and an Apple Watch valued at $3,500 from the back seat—a total loss of $27,000. Police are investigating the circumstances of the disappearance and the theft; enquiries are ongoing to determine what transpired during the unattended period.
In Context
This is the 47th robbery reported in Port of Spain in 2026.
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Active Safety Alert — Port of Spain
Drive-Up Ambush Awareness: A rising pattern in high-activity areas involves criminals arriving by vehicle, exiting quickly to target victims on foot or in stationary cars. At junctions, roundabouts, and car parks, keep your windows up, doors locked, and stay alert to vehicles positioning unusually close to you.
Resilient Community Network: Despite the elevated score, this area shows strong community bonds with active neighbourhood watch participation and rapid incident reporting.