National cyclist Liam Trepte, 21, was robbed at gunpoint. Trepte said he was in Tacarigua around 1.19 am on Sunday and had gone to drop off his girlfriend and her cousin. Trepte said he was waiting in his Toyota Aqua for his girlfriend to return .
“I reclined in the seat and was waiting for my girlfriend to return. This was the only time I didn’t lock the car door and a minute after I parked the car, three masked men with a gun opened the door.” Trepte said one of the men pointed the gun at him and told him to remain quiet or they would shoot him. Trepte said they stole the car and his racing bike frame.
“I am appealing for the return of the bike frame, I paid $6000 for this out of my own pocket and I need it to train for the upcoming Pan Am Games.” Trepte said.
While he is glad to be alive, he is distressed over the loss of his bike which he said is hard to replace. Trepte said professional cycling equipment is expensive that he cannot afford to purchase racing wheels which cost around $20,000 a set. Trepte said he rents wheels to race. Anyone with information can contact the nearest police station.