AUTISM Services of Trinidad South Support Group centre director Cherry-Ann Ramkissoon is expressing disappointment after the school for special needs students was hit with its fifth burglary since 2018 on the morning of January 19.

"This is depressing us. We are frustrated with the situation now," Ramkissoon told Newsday.

She said she received a call around 7 am on January 19 informing her that it appeared that intruders were at the school on Circular Road, San Fernando. Arriving around 8 am, she said she noticed the back door was open and the interior cameras were not functioning. Staying outside the building, she said she contacted the police, who arrived shortly after. In total, she said the masterminds behind the attack left with $80 and a television.