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$36,000 Rude Boy robbery in El Socorro
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$36,000 Rude Boy robbery in El Socorro

From Trinidad Express · () English

Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Security footage revealed the theft of $36,000 worth of alcoholic beverages from a warehouse in El Socorro, Trinidad.
  • Two private security officers were allegedly seen removing boxes from the warehouse on May 31.
  • A subsequent stock check confirmed the disappearance of two pallets of Rude Boy mixed alcoholic beverages, valued at $36,000.

An investigation is underway into the theft of alcoholic beverages valued at $36,000 from a warehouse in El Socorro Extension, San Juan, Trinidad. The incident came to light after a security manager at Samba Brewing Company reviewed CCTV footage.

The footage reportedly shows two security officers employed by a private company removing several boxes from the warehouse on the morning of May 31. Approximately 20 minutes later, a white H100 van and a black Volkswagen Jetta entered the premises. The boxes were allegedly loaded onto the van before both vehicles departed the compound.

the footage allegedly showed two security officers employed by a private security company removing several boxes from inside the warehouse at approximately 8.30 a.m. on May 31.

โ€” Police ReportsDetails from police reports describing the alleged actions of the security officers.

Following the incident, a stock check conducted on June 2 revealed that two pallets of Rude Boy mixed alcoholic beverages were missing. Company representatives confirmed that no authorization was given for the removal of these items. Police have obtained a statement from the complainant and are requesting the CCTV footage for further analysis.

no authorisation had been given for the items to be removed from the facility.

โ€” Company representativesConfirmation from the company that the removal of the stolen goods was unauthorized.
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