Woman assaults woman

The victim was in Arima awaiting transport home when at 6.30 pm, she saw the woman in a car gesticulating at her.

The victim later told police because she knew the woman previously, she thought nothing suspicious about being invited to take a drop.

The woman entered the car and was immediately overpowered by the other woman.

The male driver took them to the car park of Price Plaza in Chaguanas and raised all of the car’s tinted windows up and locked the doors.

The engine remained running and the aircondition was on.

Both the man and woman sexually assaulted the woman in the car, following which, she was robbed of $94 and a Blu cellular phone worth $500. She was then ordered out of the car which sped off.

The victim alerted a security guard on patrol nearby and a report was made to Chaguanas police.

Detective WPC Carter and other officers from Chaguanas CID visited the scene and took the victim to the Couva Health Facility where she was medically examined by the District Medical Officer. The victim was subsequently interviewed and her relatives contacted.

Yesterday, senior police officers from Northern Division advised women travelling late in the evening or during the early morning hours to be careful who they accept lifts from especially in wake of reports that women are being used by men, to lure victims into vehicles, so sexual assault could be carried out followed by robbery.

Officers added that during the Carnival period many women will be attending fetes and may consume alcohol. Officers added that those who intend to lime and free up should ensure prior arrangements are in place with trusted persons so they can get home safely.

The victim said she knows the female suspect by the nickname “Blacks” who sports a corn row hairstyle and has a tattoo on her arm. A sketch of the female suspect has been circulated at all police stations as police continue their investigations.

No arrest