$50,000 ransom demanded for kidnapped teen

Port-of-Spain: Police have launched a manhunt to find a kidnapped teenager who was grabbed from her home by armed men in Caratal, South Trinidad.

Police says 17-year-old Peggy Maharaj was at home with her family last night when three men armed with guns stormed the home and ordered everyone to lie on the ground.

The bandits then rummaged through the house stealing jewellery and appliances.

As they were leaving they dragged the teenager out of the house and into her father's car to make their escape.

A $50,000 ransom has been requested for her safe return.