Troy Matthew Faces Charges for Larceny

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 Troy Matthew Faces Charges for Larceny
Troy Matthew

Police have apprehended and charged Troy Matthew from Cooks Hill in connection with a reported case of larceny.

According to reports, Matthew stands accused of stealing a blue power washer valued at $4,495.00 E.C. This incident took place on September 11, 2025, at Lower Tanner Street.

Following an investigation into the matter, Matthew was arrested and taken into custody. He has been formally charged with the offense and will appear in court to respond to the charges.

The public is reminded that purchasing suspected stolen property is a criminal offense. The police encourage community members to report any suspicious activities promptly.

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Comments (11)

  • Juju Bee October 9, 2025, 11:09 AM

    Man go look work to do your hard back self
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  • Tromos October 9, 2025, 12:37 PM

    Another young man in trouble. It’s like every week somebody getting lock up for theft.
    Reply
  • Ryan October 9, 2025, 3:11 PM

    Power washer again? People really bold these days. You can’t even leave nothing outside for five minutes before somebody tek it
    Reply
  • Ben Simmons October 9, 2025, 6:11 PM

    People have to understand buying stolen stuff makes you just as guilty. If the deal sound too good to be true, it probably is
    Reply
  • Informed citizen October 9, 2025, 7:49 PM

    Troy really said ‘finders keepers’ and the law said ‘absolutely not. Another day, another name in the headlines. I just hope we’re not becoming numb to it.
    Reply
  • Ashley October 9, 2025, 10:47 PM

    tanner Street getting too hot lately. Every week is some kinda robbery or break-in. We need more patrols, especially at nighTTIME
    Reply
  • Esther October 10, 2025, 6:57 AM

    $4,495 ain’t no cheap equipment! Glad police catch him quick. Hope the court deal with it seriously too much stealing going on in town
    Reply
  • Charlie October 10, 2025, 6:58 AM

    A set of robbers Antigua have man? Chupsz
    Reply
  • Kyle October 10, 2025, 7:53 AM

    Comment *Man thief power washer? He probably was planning to start a cleaning business overnight 😅 But jokes aside, crime serious people need to stop this nonsense
    Reply
  • Anonymous October 10, 2025, 4:11 PM

    I hope the victim get back the power washer. It rough when you work hard and somebody just come tek what you sweat fo
    Reply
  • Liz October 13, 2025, 12:19 PM

    Good job by the force. But we also need to start teaching the youth values from early. Most of these fellas don’t understand consequences until it’s too late
    Reply

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