Police Seek Public’s Help Following Midday Armed Robbery in Jabberwock

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Toyota Raize with licence number R4901. Photo Credit ABS

Police are currently searching for the gunmen involved in a midday attack and robbery in the Jabberwock area.

According to reports in State Media, a female visitor, staying at an Airbnb, was targeted as her rented vehicle—a white Toyota Raize with licence number R4901—was stolen. Fortunately, the woman was unharmed during the incident.

Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance.

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If anyone has seen the vehicle or has information that could help in capturing the perpetrators, they are urged to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or 462-3914.

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Comments (6)

  • Informed citizen June 15, 2025, 7:53 PM

    It’s unsettling to hear about such a brazen act. This kind of crime can’t be allowed to become common. I urge anyone with information to come forward for the sake of our collective safety.
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  • Faithful National June 15, 2025, 10:01 PM

    Simply frightening! Thank heavens there were no casualties! We cannot allow these kinds of criminal activities to go unpunished! People let us work together to stop.crime and report what we see!
    Reply
  • Faithful National June 15, 2025, 10:03 PM

    My people! Let us work together to stop criminal activities by reporting them when they occur! Stop crime now!
    Reply
  • Kelly-Ann June 16, 2025, 6:12 AM

    What are they doing with these vehicles? My friend lost her Honda Git by theft and up till now they never found it. That’s crazy!
    Reply
  • Antigua Surf June 16, 2025, 8:20 AM

    Even on vacation you can’t enjoy yourself! Antigua is not safe any more and the authorities can’t protect us
    Reply
  • Juju Bee June 16, 2025, 12:11 PM

    This just solidifies my views on Airbnb I just don’t think their safe. I feel like I’m just living in someone’s house
    Reply

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