Woman, 65, beaten and robbed

Up to yesterday they were being interrogated at Princes Town Police Station. Charges are expected to be laid over the weekend. Police said the couple did not wear masks during the robbery. They were arrested on Thursday night in Chaguanas by Sgt Mohammed and a team of officers from the Chaguanas CID. The stolen laptops, cell phone and some of the jewellery have since been recovered.

Yesterday, the victim identified the suspects and the recovered items.

According to a police report, at 12.30 pm on Tuesday, the woman was alone at home when the couple entered the house and proceeded to beat and tie her up. They ransacked the house, removing several items, before making good their escape. Following the ordeal, the pensioner managed to free herself and contacted the police.

Sgt Ramlogan, Cpl Nanan, PCs Mitchell and Ramkissoon of the Princes Town CID visited the scene.

Acting on information received, officers of the Chaganuas CID were contacted and on Thursday night the couple’s vehicle was intercepted in Chaguanas.

Police said the male suspect is a known offender having been charged with robbery and car theft. He was only released from prison on Carnival Tuesday. PC Ramkissoon is investigating.