July 6, 2023

Police Arrest Car Thieves Minutes After Car Robbery

By Shirvan Williams

Officers of the Northern Division Task Force has have arrested three men after they intercepted a vehicle minutes after it was stolen yesterday.

According to Police reports, around 8:00 pm last evening, officers, acting on information, went to a home at Jai Ramkissoon Housing in La Horquetta where upon arrival, officers found three suspects in a black Toyota Fielder.

The officers announced their presence and conducted a search of the vehicle and suspects which led officers to the discovery of $17,0000 dollars in a blue bag. None of the occupants of the vehicle was its owner nor had permission to use same. Further investigations revealed that the suspects had just broken into a KIA K2700 motor vehicles which was parked outside the home. It was also discovered that the sum of cash was taken from the KIA K2700.

The officers quickly informed the homeowner who informed them that the owner of the vehicle is a resident who resides two blocks away. Both homeowners were before the arrest unaware that they were in fact victims of crimes. The suspects and the items retrieved were taken to the La Horquetta Police Station for processing. The men are currently assisting officers with enquiries.

Citizens are reminded to exercise extreme caution when parking vehicles and securing valuables as there is an uptick of Larceny Motor Vehicle cases across the country. The exercise was conducted by Cpl Fortune and a party of officers of the La Horquetta Police Station and the Northern Division Task Force, area South.

Investigations are continuing.

 

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