Warrant issued for fourth suspect

Quick work by officers of the Arima CID resulted in the arrest of three robbery suspects, shortly after a report was made by the victim. Reports revealed that around 2.30 am yesterday, Myron Gonzales, 24, of Valencia, was walking along Hollis Avenue, Arima, when he was approached by four men who proceeded to rob him. Gonzales was relieved of $380 and a cell phone valued $500 by the bandits who then ran away.

A report was made to the Arima CID, and a party of officers led by Ag Cpl Sheldon Sylvester and including PC Inskip Julien accompanied the victim to an area close to the robbery. Gonzales saw two of the suspects in Arima and pointed them out to the police. A chase ensued with the police in hot pursuit. The suspects jumped a wall and attempted to escape but they were apprehended by the party of officers. The two 18-year-old suspects were taken to the Arima Police Station where they were interrogated. The same officers went to Carapo Village, where they held another 18-year-old suspect and allegedly found 30 hand rolled marijuana cigarettes in his pockets. He was taken to the Arima Police Station. A fourth suspect is expected to be arrested shortly. Newsday learned that the three suspects will appear before an Arima Magistrate today charged with the offence. They will also be placed on identification parades for similar offences.