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A series of robberies and thefts disrupted the Divali weekend in Trinidad, leaving multiple victims distressed and keeping law enforcement agencies on high alert between October 18 and October 19. The incidents spanned various locations, including St James, Barataria, Arima, Princes Town, and Caroni, highlighting a concerning surge in criminal activity during the festive period. In St James, thieves targeted vehicles, stealing car batteries and valuable items. One victim, a 26-year-old mechanical technician, discovered his car had been broken into, with tools and speakers worth $3,000 missing. Nearby, a 34-year-old woman reported her Nissan AD Wagon stolen from a secured parking spot. In Barataria, a 30-year-old woman found her Toyota Aqua’s hybrid battery stolen after the car’s glass was shattered. Similarly, a 52-year-old Longdenville woman lost her hybrid battery valued at $20,000 despite securing her vehicle in her garage. In Arima, an armed robber targeted a bar, threatening a 35-year-old employee and making off with over $40,000. The assailant, described as fair-complexioned and stocky, warned the victim, ‘Don’t look at my face, I don’t want to shoot you. Just give me everything.’ In Princes Town, a family of six fell victim to a violent home invasion, where four armed men stole cash, valuables, and two cars. The bandits, armed with cutlasses, a baton, and a hammer, bound the victims and assaulted them before fleeing. In Caroni, a supermarket was robbed by five men, three of whom were Latin nationals. Armed with guns, they assaulted staff and patrons, stealing the day’s sales, alcohol, cigarettes, and $600 from a customer. The suspects escaped in a Kia Sorento. These incidents have raised concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement during peak holiday periods.

A tragic accident on Indian Walk Road has resulted in the death of 37-year-old tradesman Arnel Young. The incident occurred on October 19, when Young’s white Nissan Navara collided with a brown Hyundai Elantra driven by a female T&TEC clerk. The clerk was accompanied by her husband and their three children, aged 13, six, and two. The woman reported to the police that she noticed Young’s vehicle swerving multiple times near Chanda Trace. Despite her efforts to stop her car, Young’s pickup truck crashed into the front of her vehicle, causing it to spin into a nearby drain. The woman and her family were promptly taken to the San Fernando General Hospital for medical attention. Unfortunately, Young was found unresponsive at the scene and was pronounced dead by a district medical officer. PC Bacchus is leading the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service has issued its fourth yellow-level adverse weather alert, extending the warning until 10 pm on October 20. The alert, initially activated at noon on October 18, was prompted by an active tropical wave traversing the Caribbean Sea. Although the core of the tropical wave has moved on, residual moisture and atmospheric instability continue to trigger sporadic heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms across the region. Residents are advised to prepare for localized street and flash flooding, potential landslides in hilly and vulnerable areas, gusty winds accompanying severe weather, and agitated seas. Authorities have urged the public to secure loose outdoor objects and remain vigilant about rapidly changing weather conditions. Motorists and those living in flood or landslide-prone zones are particularly cautioned to exercise heightened awareness and caution during this period. The extended alert underscores the persistent risks posed by the lingering effects of the tropical wave, emphasizing the need for preparedness and safety measures.