Thieves broke into SCL Trinidad Limited's compound in San Juan and stole nearly $17,000 worth of tools and equipment on Monday, July 20, 2026. An employee left the business at approximately 3:20 p.m. and returned after 6:15 a.m. the following morning, when co-workers alerted him to the burglary. Suspects cut and pushed aside barbed wire atop the perimeter wall to gain entry to the secured area. A storage cabinet in the welding shed was forced open, and multiple items were taken including two angle grinders, a chop saw, a MIG welding plant, three rolls of welding wire, a hammer drill, and a rotary hammer drill kit. The stolen equipment has an estimated value of $16,964.40. Police are investigating the break-in; no arrests have been made.
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This is the 8th burglary reported in San Juan in 2026.
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Active Safety Alert — San Juan
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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