A 31-year-old plumber's grey Nissan Note (registration PDL 8351), valued at approximately $130,000, was stolen from First Avenue, Barataria near Don Miguel Savannah on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 around 6:45 p.m. The driver had left the vehicle idling while he stepped into nearby bushes to urinate; when he returned moments later, the car was gone. Police launched investigations immediately after the theft was reported. Transit Police officers spotted the stolen vehicle around 8 p.m. travelling west along the Priority Bus Route near Fernandez without headlights and allegedly running a traffic light. Officers pursued the vehicle, which ended along Upper Pashley Street in Laventille where the occupants abandoned the Nissan and fled on foot into a dark area. The vehicle was recovered; however, the suspects escaped and remain at large.
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This is the 26th theft reported in San Juan in 2026.
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Active Safety Alert — San Juan
Yard Security Check: Theft of items left in yards and on premises is common in this area. Avoid leaving valuables, tools, or equipment unattended outside — if it can be carried, bring it inside or lock it behind a secure gate.
High Community Guardianship: Residents in this area are historically proactive about reporting suspicious activity early.
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