Former president Anthony Carmona reported that thieves stole approximately $180,000 worth of electrical cables from his country home in Siparia on March 27 around 10 a.m. The perpetrators removed roughly 50 metres of 3x95 black XLP electrical cable and 170 metres of 3x35 XLP cable that were installed underground and connected the meter system to the house. The thieves broke through a concrete covering to access and cut the cables before removing them from the property. Carmona has been a victim of criminal activity on previous occasions.
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This is the 3rd theft reported in Siparia in 2026.
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Community Standing: Stable — Siparia
Bag Positioning: Cross-body bags held close, wallets in front pockets, and phones tucked away in crowded areas (markets, transport hubs, queues) significantly reduce snatch-theft risk in areas with this crime profile.
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