Lotto operator robbed of $3000, three held

The suspects from Carapichaima, Freeport and Waterloo, ages 27, 19 and 25 respectively, are expected to be placed on identification parades today.

Police said at about 11.45 am, Devika Sonny was at her Lotto booth near the Endeavour gas station when the men arrived in a van.

One of the men had a knife and another a gun. They told Sonny to hand over cash. She gave them $3,000.

As the men were leaving, Sonny called out to people and told them what happened.

A call was made to the Chaguanas Police Station and officers led by Cpl Rajpath responded. The van with the suspects was seen heading towards Chase Village and was intercepted.

The men were arrested and the money was recovered. Police also seized a knife.

The men were taken to the Chaguanas Police Station where they were being questioned up until late yesterday.

Sonny praised the police and members of the public who shared information resulting in the arrest of the suspects.

Acting Deputy Commissioner Surujdeen Persad commended the police and citizens.