The TTPS is advising persons to use private security or even police, when going to the bank to deposit or withdraw large sums of cash.

This follows another robbery, where a woman left a bank near West Mall and went to her Westmoorings home and was robbed in her driveway by two bandits who broke her car window.

Newsday reported that TTPS PRO Joanne Archie said “I advise people in going to make a large deposit to probably secure the service of a reputable security company.”

She added “You could also secure the assistance of the police.”

Ms. Archie said among the many “target-hardening” strategies – ways to avoid being a “soft” target – that people should utilise, the best among them was simply being observant.

“Increasing your personal awareness is the most effective form of self-defence.”