Around 8:45 p.m., a 37-year-old man boarded a silver Nissan Almera, registration PBP 771, which he believed to be a taxi. The vehicle, which contained a silent female passenger, diverted from its route and stopped on Petra Street, Woodbrook. The driver exited the vehicle under a false pretext before opening the rear door and pointing a cutlass at the victim to announce a robbery. The suspect escaped with the victim's wallet and two bags, fleeing the scene with the female passenger still inside the car.
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This is the 16th robbery reported in Port of Spain in 2025.
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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.
Resilient Community Network: Despite the elevated score, this area shows strong community bonds with active neighbourhood watch participation and rapid incident reporting.