Police Sought After Suspects in Alleged Robbery and Shooting

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Police Sought After Suspects in Alleged Robbery and Shooting

Police are asking the public for information as they search for the suspects involved in an alleged robbery at Fort Road, and a shooting incident that took place near CMC Supermarket.

It was reported that around 9am on Wednesday, August 21, two armed men, robbed the owners and workers of the Pre-owned Tire Shop on Fort Road of three mobile phones, and approximately $900 in cash. They later fled the scene towards the Princess Margaret School Playing Field area on foot.

The perpetrators are described as young boys, believed to be in their early teens. They both have dark complexions and are between 5ft-3 ins and -5ft-5 ins height. One was wearing a short pants without shirt, while the other was wearing a vest and a short pant. Both had their their faces concealed.

Meanwhile, police are continuing investigations into an incident where shots were reportedly fired near the CMC Supermarket around 10:10 am, also on Wednesday.

Two men were reportedly seen chasing after another man and during the incident, loud explosions that sounded like gunshots were heard. No one was injured.

A person of interest was subsequently taken into custody by the police, and is being questioned in connection with the incident.

Anyone with information surrounding both incidents can contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or call Crimestoppers at 800-8477.

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Comments (7)

  • Jasinter August 21, 2024, 10:58 PM

    Smh when will they stop
    Reply
  • Alvin August 21, 2024, 10:59 PM

    Why are these kids getting themselves involved in these acts? There many opportunities on the road for jobs
    Reply
  • Kelvin August 21, 2024, 11:00 PM

    This really need to stop and most if the ones doing the crimes are outsiders
    Reply
  • Marcia August 21, 2024, 11:01 PM

    Mr Gaston need to put the police tighter on fighting crime
    Reply
  • Ned August 21, 2024, 11:03 PM

    The police needs to start dress like the citizens and act up on crime
    Reply
  • Sash August 21, 2024, 11:04 PM

    Lord put a hand for antigua
    Reply
  • Tevin August 21, 2024, 11:06 PM

    Why little Antigua?these kids need to be seriously jailed because why rob and kill for what’s not yours when u can work hard for yours
    Reply

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