A 35-year-old Malabar, Arima resident reported losing more than $9,000 in cash and valuables after his home was broken into early Wednesday morning, July 15, 2026. The victim had secured his doors and windows around 2:00 a.m. before going to bed, but was awakened around 6:00 a.m. by a loud noise and discovered a front bedroom window had been forced open. A PlayStation valued at $8,000 and two bottles containing 25-cent coins were missing from inside the home, and the victim's vehicle had also been opened with $1,000 in cash stolen. Police investigations are continuing into the incident; no arrests have been made.
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This is the 3rd burglary reported in Arima in 2026.
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Active Safety Alert — Arima
Secondary Security Deterrence: Standard locks are often bypassed in this area's incident reports. Ensure your burglar proofing and window grilles are in good condition, and consider adding padlocks to gates as an additional layer of deterrence.
High Community Guardianship: Residents in this area are historically proactive about reporting suspicious activity early.
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