A 40-year-old woman was violently robbed of her jewelry while walking along Independence Square South on Wednesday morning. As she crossed Edward Street, a man approached her from behind and attempted to snatch a pair of gold bangles from her wrist. A struggle ensued, during which the victim was thrown to the pavement. The assailant successfully removed the jewelry, valued at $20,000, and fled south toward South Quay. Police are searching for a slim-built man of mixed descent in connection with the attack.
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This is the 8th robbery reported in Port of Spain in 2026.
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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.
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