Residents Warned After Suspicious Early Morning Encounter in Pigotts

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Residents Warned After Suspicious Early Morning Encounter in Pigotts

A routine morning walk on the National Day of Prayer took an unsettling turn for two residents after a suspicious encounter with a woman in a parked vehicle near Pigotts playing field.

The incident reportedly happened around 5:10 a.m. on the Old Parham Road side of the field. According to one of the walkers, a Spanish-speaking woman inside the car repeatedly asked if she needed a ride. Despite declining several times, the woman allegedly persisted, prompting the walker to warn that she would call the police. The driver then left the area, reportedly shouting insults.

Moments later, the walkers said they saw the same vehicle again, this time near the Landing strip restaurant and bar. The woman was outside the car but quickly got back in as they approached. When the car failed to start, one of the walkers photographed the license plate for documentation.

The witness added that the woman mentioned “candy” during the exchange, a remark that raised alarm and reminded her of the tragic Chantel Crump case. She has since urged fellow residents to remain vigilant, especially when out in the early hours.

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Comments (11)

  • Anya September 11, 2025, 5:34 PM

    For all you know the spanish woman was high off some candy. I dont believe anyone was in real danger
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    • Distressed September 11, 2025, 5:50 PM

      Met I understand does look like Candy. If that stuff is hitting our streets, we are in for more trouble. Children we know love Candy. They will be the target market. That’s potentially another generation lost. We should not take this as a” one Off “ event but a new scourge on our small society. Let us hope that none of the above plays out. God over evil always
      Reply
    • Sean Ottley September 11, 2025, 8:41 PM

      U cant say anyting better do u have a brain
      Reply
    • Carressa September 11, 2025, 8:43 PM

      won’t be surprised if this has already hit our streets. We have to be careful. Did she formally reported the matter to the police instead of taking her matter to the media?
      Reply
    • Wadadlian September 12, 2025, 8:26 AM

      Chups what foolishness… you are gonna offer big ppl candy?? You sound like a future victim
      Reply
  • Juju Bee September 11, 2025, 5:55 PM

    Wait so is this a criminal ring?
    Reply
  • Antigua Surf September 11, 2025, 8:41 PM

    What is hard to see the chain. Could it be the Spanish trying to take us out or could it be that the Spanish is working for someone. Hmm. Maybe the government officials are behind this as well
    Reply
  • Laila September 11, 2025, 8:42 PM

    Police need to patrol these areas more often. These predators move around when they think no one is watching
    Reply
  • Informed citizen September 12, 2025, 12:17 AM

    Boy, these early morning encounters never sound good… glad I was still in bed
    Reply
  • Cornell September 12, 2025, 11:33 AM

    Parents need to caution their children against that kind of stuff. Taking candy from people they don’t know. It this is true then everyone needs to be on alert
    Reply
  • CKH September 13, 2025, 9:43 AM

    People need to be careful no matter what. I am happy at least no one was aducted
    Reply

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