Break-In Reported at Adele School for Special Children
By Cory Wayland
Police are investigating a break-in at the Adele School for Special Children, where thieves stole a quantity of cleaning supplies and beverages.
According to reports, Principal Andera Richards Tonge contacted the Criminal Investigations Department after discovering the incident, which occurred sometime between 2:55 p.m. on September 9 and 6:50 a.m. on September 10 at the school’s Ivor Heath Drive location.
Investigators said the perpetrator or perpetrators used a prying tool to force open a southern wooden door, gaining access to the nurse’s office, which was ransacked. The intruder then entered the kitchen area, where several cleaning products and non-alcoholic drinks were stolen.
The exact quantity and value of the stolen items have not yet been determined. Police confirmed that entry and exit were made through the same door.
Several persons in the area were interviewed, but no useful information has yet been obtained. Officers from the Forensic Evidence and Recovery Unit were informed, along with senior investigators.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Comments (9)
Island girl September 13, 2025, 10:27 AM
Juju Bee September 13, 2025, 1:40 PM
Rachelle September 13, 2025, 2:57 PM
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Raskal September 14, 2025, 11:05 AM
Poor parents, on threat of their child/ ward being refused entry to the classroom sacrifice to buy products that they most likely never buy for their own homes only to have some low life reprobate deprive the children of the use.
Truly sad, but God doesn’t sleep.