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AroucaPrison Officer's Home Burglarized, 9mm Ammo & $600 Stolen

Ridgeview Heights, Arouca, Tunapuna - Piarco
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A 38-year-old prison officer's home at Ridgeview Heights, Arouca was burglarized between 10 PM on Monday, July 6, 2026 and 5:30 AM on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, resulting in the theft of a loaded 9mm magazine containing 11 live rounds of ammunition belonging to the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service, along with $600 cash and personal items. The officer reported that he had locked and secured his home before going to bed, but discovered upon waking that his front door and kitchen window had been opened. A subsequent check revealed missing car keys, house keys, safe keys, bank cards, work identification, and a TTI.D card in addition to the ammunition and cash. Police are investigating the burglary; no arrests have been made at this time.

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This is the 3rd burglary reported in Arouca in 2026.

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Active Safety Alert — Arouca

Risk Level: 7.6/10· Primary Concern: Assault

Entry Point Audit: Most burglaries here target side windows and back entrances. Ensure all windows have secure burglar bars or grilles, and check that padlocks on secondary gates and doors are not rusted or easily forced.

Active Law Enforcement Presence: This area benefits from increased police patrols and community policing initiatives, reflecting a collaborative effort between residents and authorities.

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