A comprehensive search operation has been mobilized across Trinidad for Bruce Lezama, a 46-year-old fire service officer who was violently abducted from his Arima residence during the weekend. The alarming disappearance has triggered widespread concern among authorities and community members alike.
Lezama, stationed at the Ambulance Section North, failed to report for his scheduled duty on the evening of December 27, prompting immediate concern from both his family and colleagues. Subsequent investigations revealed disturbing evidence: his home was discovered with the door standing open, and his personal vehicle was later found abandoned in the area.
Critical security footage retrieved from the property has confirmed the worst fears of investigators—Lezama was forcibly taken by two unidentified individuals in what appears to be a coordinated abduction. The footage has become central to the ongoing police investigation.
Keone Guy, President of the Fire Service Association Second Division, issued an urgent statement expressing profound concern over the ‘deeply troubling circumstances’ surrounding Lezama’s disappearance. The Association has mobilized its networks and is collaborating closely with law enforcement agencies.
Lezama’s vehicle was subsequently located on December 29 along Tumpuna Road in Arima, providing investigators with a potential geographical focus for their search operations. Police have established multiple checkpoints and are conducting systematic searches throughout the region.
Authorities are appealing to the public for any information that might assist in locating the missing fire officer. Citizens are encouraged to contact their nearest police station, emergency services at 555 or 999, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 800-TIPS (8477). The community has rallied in support, with volunteers joining official search efforts to bring Lezama home safely.