Four Arrested for Stealing Watermelons from Parham Primary School Farm

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Four Arrested for Stealing Watermelons from Parham Primary School Farm

Four young men have been arrested in connection with the theft of watermelons from the Parham Primary School Farm.

Police responded at approximately 12:00 p.m. on Monday, September 1, following reports that several individuals were stealing agricultural produce from the school’s compound.

Upon their arrival, the suspects fled the scene.

A 19-year-old resident of Vernons was pursued and apprehended, while subsequent investigations led to the arrests of three more individuals—a 20-year-old, an 18-year-old, and a 17-year-old, all from Parham. They are currently in police custody assisting with ongoing investigations.

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda emphasized that praedial larceny is a serious criminal offence. Authorities warned that such acts not only deprive farmers and institutions of rightful produce but also threaten the sustainability of local agriculture.

Police stated they will continue to maintain a firm stance and take decisive action against anyone found engaging in the unlawful taking of crops or livestock.

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Comments (8)

  • Shianne September 2, 2025, 11:26 AM

    Predial larceny is a serious thing in Antigua
    Reply
  • Ben Simmons September 2, 2025, 11:41 AM

    You cannot want to reep from.peoples hard work when you didnt plant a thing
    Reply
  • Apex Jones September 2, 2025, 12:16 PM

    LOL I bet neither of them attended that school and hence they didn’t plant them melons smfh
    Reply
  • Andy September 2, 2025, 4:07 PM

    Why arent there names being published. Unless they were having oral sex with these melons we should call their names
    Reply
  • Teacher for Life September 2, 2025, 4:23 PM

    I can’t stand thieves especially those who target farmers who work so hard in the hot boiling sun to earn a living . I know this is a school garden in this case, but I bet they have done this before and have stolen from farmers.
    Reply
  • Informed citizen September 2, 2025, 10:19 PM

    Seriously? Watermelons? If you’re desperate, stealing from a school isn’t the solution.
    Reply
  • Antigua Surf September 3, 2025, 8:10 AM

    Imagine being arrested for such a mad thing. Boy boy, these little thieves around the place
    Reply
  • Terry September 3, 2025, 8:14 AM

    Shocking that young people would steal from a school farm. They should know better.
    Reply

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