Ramone “Rusty” Thomas Arrested After Early-Morning Break-In

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Ramone “Rusty” Thomas Arrested After Early-Morning Break-In
Ramone “Rusty” Thomas Arrested After Early-Morning Break-In
Ramone ‘Rusty’ Thomas

Police have taken a 35-year-old man into custody following an early-morning break-in at a business on North Street.

The suspect, identified as Ramone “Rusty” Thomas of New Winthorpes, was arrested shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday when officers from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) responded to the scene.

According to a statement released by police just now, lawmen acted swiftly on a call about the burglary and managed to intercept Thomas near the premises.

“Several items believed to have been stolen during the incident were recovered during the operation. Thomas was later transported to CID headquarters, where he is being questioned. Police say investigations are ongoing,” the statement read.

This story was first published by Antigua News on September 17, 2025: antigua.news/2025/09/17/ramone-rusty-thomas-arrested-after-early-morning-break-in. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (18)

  • Cornell September 17, 2025, 11:14 AM

    Ahh rusty,35 years and you still doing those kind of things even with so much going on sadly to say they need to make an example out of him
    Reply
    • Dwight September 17, 2025, 11:19 AM

      2:30 am in the morning,instead of praying about your situation you decide to go break in somebody business.99 days for the theif and one day for the police.
      Reply
  • Anonymous September 17, 2025, 11:24 AM

    Who is 35? That man is? they got to have it wrong. Maybe they are saying 53.
    Reply
    • Informed citizen September 17, 2025, 1:14 PM

      Life has Rusty aging in face and not in number. Wicked people always miserable.
      Reply
  • Ruthless September 17, 2025, 11:34 AM

    Just watch his face. RUSTY indeed. Wicked go rest and get your Rusty behind beaten in jail.
    Reply
  • Faithful National #1 September 17, 2025, 11:39 AM

    Hope they have the “right” thief in custody and.not just trying to appear to be effectively handling crime. BTW, he looks more like 60 than 35!
    Reply
  • Juju Bee September 17, 2025, 11:42 AM

    WHATTTTT? IN what years or world Rusty is 35?
    Ah you sure Frankie don’t mean 53?
    Please double check to make sure we have the correct info
    Reply
  • MIKE Jones September 17, 2025, 12:16 PM

    This man is a habitual THIEF….he’s always getting locked up for larceny, and whenever he’s done his time behind bars and released back on the streets he’d back his dirty ways again…
    Reply
  • Antiguan September 17, 2025, 12:36 PM

    Somebody ha fu trick he
    Reply
  • Teacher for Life September 17, 2025, 3:42 PM

    Is he truly guilty or was he arrested because h is known for committing such crimes and the police want to make it look like they’re solving crimes?
    Reply
  • Rage September 17, 2025, 4:06 PM

    Boy, Rusty really thought he was in a movie scene….Mr breaking in at 2:30 in the morning like he invisible. Only problem is, police watching him like Netflix. Imagine trying to sneak away with “several items,” and next thing you know you’re getting chauffeured straight to CID headquarters. Free ride, free questioning, no tip required.
    Reply
  • Anonymous September 17, 2025, 4:10 PM

    At this point, North Street should probably install a revolving door just for fellas like him….break in, get caught, back out, repeat. Antigua real full of comedians oui! 😅
    Reply
  • Plead September 17, 2025, 4:15 PM

    Mercy for de man, officers. Maybe is hardship push him. Let him face the law, but give him a chance to better himself too
    Reply
  • Maki September 18, 2025, 1:47 PM

    Lord, poor Rusty. Yes he wrong, but ah hope he get a chance to turn him life ‘round. Everybody deserve one chance
    Reply
  • Call September 18, 2025, 1:52 PM

    Mercy for de man, officers. Maybe is hardship push him. Let him face the law, but give him a chance to better himself too
    Reply
    • Paul stevens September 18, 2025, 3:07 PM

      All y’all calling for mercy…if man like he min in y’all neighborhood…ayou wudda sorry…lost he cunt inna jail
      Reply
  • Paul stevens September 18, 2025, 3:06 PM

    All y’all calling for mercy…if man like he min in y’all neighborhood…ayou wudda sorry…lost he cunt inna jail
    Reply
  • Ben Simmons September 18, 2025, 8:42 PM

    Sometimes people act outta desperation, not wickedness. Rusty need guidance and opportunity, not just punishment
    Reply

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