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A police officer who reported his gun stolen after he gave a stranger “a drop” is now being investigated by officers of the Professional Standards Bureau (PSB).
According to a police report, the police constable said his personal firearm was stolen from his vehicle which was involved in a minor accident on Sunday.
The officer, who is currently assigned to the North Eastern Division, told investigating officers that he was driving his car along the Heights of Guanapo, Arima, at about 6 am when he noticed a “young” man walking along the roadway. The officer said he stopped and offered the man a drop out of the remote area. On reaching the pillars at Maturita Village the officer said he struck an animal crossing the road. He stopped his vehicle and got out to check on what he had struck and to see if his vehicle was damaged.
The officer claimed at that point his passenger stole his Glock 9mm pistol. He reported when he returned to the driver’s seat the man he picked up had gotten out and said he would take a taxi.
The officer said he did not realise his gun missing from a pouch he stored in a pocket of the vehicle until later that day. The officer also alleged that other items, which were also in the pouch, were missing.
The officer gave the description of the person he picked up to be of mixed descent, brown in complexion and about five feet six inches in height.
T&T Guardian was told that senior officers of the North Eastern Division, as well as PSB, are “looking into the matter.”
Investigations are continuing.