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Home Invasion

Home Invasion and AssaultMasked Thieves Tie Up and Injure 89-Year-Old Couple in Spring Garden

Spring Garden Area, Tobago

A violent home invasion occurred at a residence in Spring Garden, Port-of-Spain Division, around 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025. An 89-year-old man and his 89-year-old wife were accosted in their home by three masked men. The male victim was tied, gagged, forced to the ground, and assaulted, sustaining injuries to his back and head. His wife was also tied up. The thieves ransacked the home, stealing a wedding ring and other jewelry, two Samsung phones, a Samsung TV, a tablet, a wristwatch, TT$600 in cash, a bottle of coins, and a Stihl 250 brush cutter.

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This is the 13th home invasion reported in Tobago in 2025.

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Active Safety Alert — Tobago

Risk Level: 7.9/10 · Primary Concern: Assault

Gate & Grille Security Priority: Home invasion data in this area shows front entrances as the primary breach point. Ensure your yard gate locks are heavy-duty, burglar proofing is welded (not screwed) to frames, and exterior doors have deadbolts in working condition.

Improving Trajectory: Recent reporting patterns suggest growing community engagement in crime prevention, which historically precedes measurable improvements in area safety scores.

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