A 65-year-old woman was robbed of her gold chain valued at approximately TT$3,500 while walking along Charlotte Street in Port of Spain on Monday, July 13, 2026 at about 1 p.m. The woman was walking with her daughter when a young man approached from behind and grabbed the gold chain from around her neck in a snatch-and-run attack. The suspect, described as a slim African-descent male in his early 20s standing about 5 feet 3 inches tall, fled south along Charlotte Street before heading east along South Quay. Police are continuing investigations into the robbery; no arrests have been made at this time.
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This is the 50th 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.
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