A coordinated police operation in the Mon Repos Police District successfully located a 14-year-old girl reported missing, bringing relief to the community. The operation, named Operation Resolute Shield, took place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. It aimed to bolster public safety and reduce crime in the area.
Senior Superintendent Hospedales led the operation with the assistance of Superintendents Bertie and Bridglal, Assistant Superintendents Ramsaran, Pacheco, Chulhan, and Ragbir, Inspector Boodoo, and Sergeant Martin. Acting Sergeant Pitt and Corporal Modeste provided direct supervision, supported by officers from the Mon Repos Police Station.
The operation involved searching two residences and resulted in the arrest of one individual in connection with an Affiliation Warrant. At approximately 3:30 p.m., officers, acting on intelligence, located the missing girl at a residence on Dallas Avenue, Cocoyea.
The teenager, a Ward of the State, had been reported missing on July 30, 2026, to the Four Roads Police Station. She was safely taken into custody by WPC Sinanan and transported to the Mon Repos Police Station for further care. Authorities, including the Children’s Authority and the Four Roads Police Station, were promptly informed to ensure the necessary follow-up actions.
Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the girl’s disappearance as part of their ongoing inquiries.
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