A 17-year-old male of Farm Road, St. Joseph, has been arrested in connection with a recent home invasion at Valsayn Avenue, North Valsayn.
According to the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, officers of the Home Invasion Team, acting on intelligence, conducted a targeted operation between 9am and 2pm on Tuesday March 17th, 2026. Based on intelligence, the officers concluded that a suspect wanted in connection with a home invasion reported on March 16th 2026 at Valsayn Avenue, North Valsayn, was believed to be within the Bangladesh area in St. Joseph. Officers went to the location and, following further enquiries, located and arrested a teenager of Farm Road, St. Joseph.
In accordance with established procedures, the suspect was cautioned under the Children’s Rules in the presence of his brother. He was subsequently conveyed to the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex, where he was medically examined and a report obtained. The suspect was then taken to the Maracas/St. Joseph Booking Centre, pending further enquiries.
Two suspects, a 22-year-old male of Port of Spain and a 14-year-old male of St. Joseph, were arrested on the day of the incident. A third suspect, who was armed, was fatally shot by police during efforts to apprehend him.
The operation was coordinated by ACP, Criminal Division, Richard Smith, with operational leadership provided by Ag. ASP St. Clair, and direct supervision by Ag. Sgt Reviero.