Central cops want public to stop ‘buying’ stolen items

Officers of the Chaguanas Police Station yesterday advised members of the public who may be in possession of stolen household items that they could face prosecution.

Officers told Newsday that persons could be charged with receiving stolen items. They advised the persons should desist from purchasing items from persons who sell or peddle stolen items. Last week, several homes in Warrenville, Cunupia, Curepe, Caroni, Macoya and Tunapuna were searched by police officers under Ag Sgt Ajith Persad, and more than $500,000 in stolen washing machines, fridges, stoves, microwaves and other items seized. Fifteen persons were arrested and handed over to officers of the Barataria Police Station. The stolen items were traced to  V&L Company, located at the Trade Zone, El Socorro. The owner of the company Vijay Maraj was not even aware that the items were stolen until he was contacted by the police and he identified the items recovered. He heaped praise on the police for their efforts in recovering the items.