Police Urge Business Owners To Be Extra Cautious

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Police are urging business owners to exercise caution (file photo)

PRESS RELEASE

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda — Tuesday, May 6, 2025

The police are appealing to business owners across the island to remain on high alert and exercise extra caution, following a recent robbery incident in which an individual was attacked while attempting to make a deposit at a local financial institution.

To enhance everyone’s safety, business operators are encouraged to adopt more discreet and secure methods for transporting and depositing daily earnings. Avoiding routine deposit schedules and utilizing available security services can significantly reduce the risk of becoming a target.

Additionally, proprietors are strongly advised to invest in reliable security systems, including surveillance cameras, alarm systems, and proper lighting around their business premises to enhance safety and deter criminal activity.

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The police have since increased patrols and surveillance around banks and other financial institutions to provide added security and reassurance to the public.

Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspicious activity by calling 911 or contacting the nearest police station.

The Police Administration remains committed to protecting the business community and will continue to work diligently to ensure a safe and secure environment for all.

This story was first published by Antigua News on : antigua.news/2025/05/06/police-urge-business-owners-to-be-extra-cautious. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Orville Charles

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Orville Charles grew up in Potters Village, Antigua. After graduating from the University of Baltimore with a degree in Digital Communication, he spent years in the Social Work field, serving vulnerable populations and doing community outreach. He is an avid student of History, with many years of freelance experience in Multimedia.

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Comments (5)

  • Give gun licenses to business owners with a clean police record now May 6, 2025, 4:54 PM

    Police need to call in business owner with a clean police record to come in and get their licenses for guns. Its a free trade off for license firearms which will keep down the crime rate. Police can do well with the help. Most robbery are occurring because only the criminals have guns not the business owners.
    Reply
  • Stone May 6, 2025, 6:03 PM

    It might deter some criminals but at the same time it might cause serious injuries to bystanders and even death. We must think carefully about this
    Reply
  • Ruby May 6, 2025, 9:50 PM

    Nobody need to tell people to be extra cautious these days. Its a warzone out there
    Reply
    • Unruly One May 7, 2025, 6:53 AM

      Yes that is so true. It is crazy indeed. Just have to be so careful out there! And common sense need to be exercised
      Reply
  • Juju Bee May 6, 2025, 10:03 PM

    So now dem damn thieves have the public hostage while they roam free. People please be safe. Hire special security to make the deposits on your behalf
    Reply

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