2 women detained for Starlite Pharmacy larceny

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2 women detained for Starlite Pharmacy larceny

Two female suspects have been arrested following investigations into a report of larceny at Starlite Pharmacy, Maraval.

The incident is alleged to have occurred on February 21st, 2024.

Following extensive investigations into the matter, officers of the Port of Spain Criminal Investigations Department, conducted an exercise between 11 am and 7:20 pm, on Friday 1st March, 2024, during which they proceeded to the Rio Claro district where the two suspects were being held.

The women; a 55-year-old of Port of Spain and a 27-year-old of Chaguanas were arrested by officers of the Rio Claro Police Station on February 29th, 2024, acting on information received.
Meanwhile, one male suspect was arrested in connection with a report of larceny from the person, reported in the Port of Spain district on February 25th, 2024.

Reports indicate the victim was walking along Charlotte Street, when a man allegedly grabbed a gold chain from around her neck.

On Friday 1st, March, 2024, the victim was walking along Charlotte Street, when she observed the same individual and alerted officers who were on mobile patrol at the time.

The suspect, of Beetham Gardens was held and taken to the Port of Spain Criminal Investigation Department.
Investigations are ongoing into the two above matters.