Trinidad: 3 captured for stealing phones, laptops and computer parts

Trinidad and Tobago: Three persons were arrested, and a quantity of stolen items recovered by officers of the Western Division during an anti-crime exercise conducted in the Western and Port of Spain Divisions yesterday afternoon.

Officers conducted the exercise between 12:45 pm and 3:35 pm on Sunday 27th June 2021, during which they proceeded to Independence Square, Port of Spain, where they arrested two suspects, a 30-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman, both of Bagatelle Road, Diego Martin.

A search of the suspects’ vehicle resulted in several stolen items being found. Officers also conducted a search of the suspects’ home where a large quantity of cellular phones, tablets, laptops, computer parts and accessories were found.Officers then proceeded to the home of a 23-year-old Diego Martin man, where they also found a large number of electronic devices and quantities of cash and marijuana.

The exercise was conducted arising out of investigations into a report of a robbery with an aggravation which occurred at Four Roads, Diego Martin, on Monday. Officials stated that investigations are ongoing.

The exercise was coordinated by Snr. Supt. Kelvern Thompson, Supt. Henry and ASP Baird and included officers of the Four Roads Criminal Investigations Department and the Western Division Task Force.