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1 victim affected

Pensioner robbed of vehicle in carjacking (79-year-old)

North Coast Road near the Pillars, La Finette , Diego Martin

A 79-year-old pensioner from Blanchisseuse was robbed of his silver Kia Soul (registration PDA 9494) during a brazen carjacking on Monday, March 2, 2026, around 3:45 p.m. while parked along the North Coast Road near the Pillars. Two men of African descent wearing red T-shirts and shorts with plaited hairstyles approached the vehicle from opposite sides, with one suspect ordering the elderly man out and demanding his keys, wallet, and cellphone while the second suspect kept his hand at his waistband, suggesting he was armed. Fearing for his safety and believing the men were armed, the 79-year-old complied with their demands. The suspects then entered the vehicle and drove off, heading south along Saddle Road toward Maraval. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the two suspects involved in the carjacking.

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This is the 1st carjacking reported in La Finette in 2026.

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Safe Haven Status — La Finette

Risk Level: 1.1/10 · Primary Concern: Theft

Consistent Vigilance: Low-crime areas maintain their status because residents stay consistent — securing yards, keeping valuables out of sight, and looking out for neighbours. No security routine should be dropped just because the score is low.

Safety Top Percentile: La Finette ranks in the top 10% for safety within the city, maintaining a consistently lower-than-average incident rate over the last 12 months.

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