San Juan robbery suspect arrested

A suspect has been arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred in San Juan last Friday. The arrest followed an intelligence-led operation by officers of the North Eastern Division.

Police reports state that a 57-year-old man from Point Fortin and a 45-year-old man from San Juan were targeted after responding to an online advertisement for a silver vehicle priced at $30,000. The victims arranged to meet the seller at Zaman Avenue, San Juan, around 3:15 p.m., following communication through Facebook and WhatsApp.

Upon arrival, the victims were confronted by two men. One suspect, armed with a firearm, robbed the first victim of his mobile phone, wallet, and identification documents. The second victim was robbed of his phone, ID, and a backpack containing $30,200 in cash. The suspects fled the scene on foot.

On Monday, between 4:50 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., officers conducted an operation in the Upper Bushe Street, Maitagual area based on specific intelligence. A man matching the description of one of the suspects was observed, approached, and searched. Officers recovered two mobile phones and a brown wallet containing $2,702 in cash.

The suspect, a 38-year-old resident of Calvary Hill, San Juan, was arrested and taken to the San Juan Police Station. Investigators believe the recovered items may belong to the victims. The suspect remains in custody as investigations continue.