18 Bottles of Puncheon Stolen, 2 Men Arrested
Two men are in police custody assisting with an investigation into stolen items from a major food chain company, yesterday.
Around 1:10 pm, security officers were on alert at the Mausica branch when two men entered the member-select company pushing a navy blue toddler stroller. The security officers continued making their observations.
Upon exiting the establishment, the men were approached by Arima Police officers who searched the stroller and discovered 18 bottles of 1.75 ml of Forres Park Puncheon Rum valued at TT $334.95 each, a total of TT $6,029.10.
The men were asked to provide a receipt for proof of purchase for items, however they were both unable to produce one.
The men, aged 23 and 42 of Petit Valley, Diego Martin, were cautioned, arrested and taken to the Arima Police Station where they are being processed.
They are expected to be charged with Larceny.
Corporate Communications Unit
October 22nd, 2024
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