A day after a priest was tied-up and robbed at a church in La Romaine, another priest has highlighted a breakdown in family values as one of the reasons for a surge in crime.

Fr Derek Anton, 69, of St James and a 22-year-old security guard from Point Fortin, were victims in the crime which took place shortly after 1 am on November 24 at St Benedict's RC Church, Alice Street, La Romaine.

Police said the security was on duty and noticed a bright light outside his booth. He checked and saw five intruders, dressed in dark clothing, wearing masks and gloves. They forced their way into the security booth and ordered him to lie on the ground.