In an early morning incident on October 27, fire officers at the Sangre Grande Fire Station in Port of Spain apprehended four teenagers suspected of stealing several items while the officers were asleep. The theft was discovered during a routine security check when a fire officer noticed missing items. Upon further inspection, colleagues confirmed that personal belongings were also stolen. Nearby witnesses reported seeing a group of teenagers loitering near the station and leaving the compound shortly before the theft was discovered. The fire officers immediately alerted the police and initiated a search for the suspects. The teenagers were located a short distance away and detained before being handed over to the police. Subsequent investigations led to the recovery of all stolen items. Keone Guy, president of the Fire Officers Association, highlighted the ongoing issue of inadequate security measures at some fire stations. He announced plans to engage with Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander, Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro, and acting Chief Fire Officer Andy Hutchinson to address and rectify these security vulnerabilities.