A 19-year-old was robbed at gunpoint outside his home on 10th Street, Orchard Gardens, Chaguanas around 8:10 p.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026. A man exited a black Nissan B14, announced a robbery, grabbed the teenager's hands and stole a silver Bera bracelet, then pointed a firearm at him and demanded keys to a silver Nissan Frontier. Fearing for his life, the teenager ran towards his father. The suspect gave chase and fired two shots in the father's direction but missed, then fled the scene. Police are investigating; no arrests have been made.
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This is the 2nd attempted murder reported in St Charles in 2026.
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Safe Haven Status — St Charles
Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Yard items, tools, and outdoor furniture left unattended are easy targets even in safe areas. A locked gate and a clear yard signal to any passing opportunist that this household is aware.
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