Bandit nabbed wearing stolen sneakers

According to reports, the victim, Kirti Cerrera of Jasper Avenue, Diego Martin, was at home at about 12:30 pm on Saturday when she was accosted by two men, one armed with a gun who announced a hold-up. Cererra was robbed of a television set, cellular phone a quantity of jewellery, cash and a blue Adidas sneakers valued $600.

The two men fled the scene prompting the victim to make a report at the West End Police Station.

Officers from the Western Division Task Force responded to the report and went to First Street, Diego Martin where they saw the 20-year-old man walking along the roadway wearing a pair of sneakers fitting the description of the one stolen. The man was confronted by officers and said that he was going to Port-of-Spain to lime.

When questioned further by police, he admitted to stealing the sneakers from Cerrera however he refused to name his accomplice.

He was taken to the West End Police Station where he was charged with housebreaking and larceny. Police yesterday continued their search for the second suspect.