A Penal couple was beaten, tied up and robbed during a home invasion on Monday morning.
A 33-year-old taxi driver and a 30-year-old nurse went to bed around 10 pm on March 24th and were awakened around 3.30 am by four intruders.
One hit the taxi driver in the face, after which they tied up the family and put them in separate rooms. The invaders took US$13,000 and TT$6,000 in cash, as well as jewellery and cellphones before escaping.
The taxi driver was taken to hospital and warded in stable condition. Enquiries are continuing.