The Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board found itself at the center of a frightening criminal attack on Friday after armed bandits stormed its Couva offices and escaped with thousands of dollars in cash during a daylight robbery.
The incident unfolded at the TTCB headquarters along Clifford Roach Drive in Balmain, Couva, where employees were reportedly confronted by gunmen shortly after midday in what authorities described as a bold and coordinated operation.
According to a report from Guardian Sports, the attackers struck around 1:30 p.m., catching staff off guard as they carried out routine duties inside the organization’s administrative offices.
Gunmen force open safe
Investigators said the armed men held employees at gunpoint before targeting a safe containing cash belonging to the cricket board.
After securing approximately TT$15,000, the suspects fled the scene in a waiting vehicle before law enforcement officers could intervene.
The terrifying encounter left workers badly shaken, with the TTCB later acknowledging the emotional impact the robbery had on its staff.
In a statement issued after the incident, the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board strongly condemned the attack and expressed concern over the continuing rise in violent crime across the country.
“No employee should have to endure the terror and trauma inflicted by these gunmen in the course of simply carrying out their duties,” the statement read.
The organization also warned that the incident reflected a broader national problem affecting citizens and institutions alike.
“This disturbing incident is another stark reminder that crime and criminality continue to threaten the safety, wellbeing and peace of law-abiding citizens and institutions across our nation. We call on the relevant authorities to act swiftly and decisively to bring those responsible to justice and to strengthen measures to protect citizens from escalating violent crime,” the statement added.
Staff support becomes immediate priority
Beyond the financial loss, TTCB officials emphasized the psychological toll the ordeal placed on employees who experienced the armed confrontation firsthand.
The board said it remains committed to supporting affected staff members as they recover from what it described as a traumatic experience.
The robbery has also heightened concern within the sporting community, where administrators increasingly find themselves confronting security challenges beyond the playing field.
Head of the National Operations Centre, Johnny Abraham, confirmed that roadblocks were established in an effort to intercept the fleeing suspects following the robbery.
Authorities have since launched an investigation into the incident, though no arrests had been announced at the time of reporting.
The daring nature of the attack, carried out in broad daylight at the headquarters of one of the country’s leading sporting institutions, has intensified public concern about violent crime and security vulnerabilities across Trinidad and Tobago.
