Would-be truck thief shot in Arima

A 23-year-old Arima man is being treated after being shot while trying to steal a truck on Monday morning.

Police said members of the Northern Division Emergency Response Patrol were called to La Retreat Extension, Dump Road, Arima, at around 10 am after residents heard gunshots.

Police found the man bleeding from his left arm. He was taken to hospital.

Residents said the man tried to steal a truck from the Heights of Guanapo and was shot at by people who tried to stop him.

Police said the man shot back but abandoned the truck and ran away before the police eventually found him.

Arima CID are continuing enquiries.