Police Recover Stolen Vehicle After High-Speed Pursuit in St. John’s

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Police Recover Stolen Vehicle After High-Speed Pursuit in St. John’s

A vehicle reported stolen on Sunday, October 12, was recovered by the police after a high-speed chase through the streets of St. John’s on Monday afternoon.

According to reports, at around 4:40 p.m., officers from the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), the Gang and Guns Suppression Unit (G.A.G.S.U.), and the Traffic Department were on patrol near the Ministry of Works when they spotted a white Honda Fit that had been reported stolen.

The officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver reportedly accelerated recklessly along St. John’s Street.

A chase ensued, during which the suspect vehicle collided with several parked cars before crashing into a culvert at the intersection of St. John’s Street and Wapping Lane, where it finally came to a halt. Two male occupants exited the vehicle and fled on foot.

The police conducted a thorough search of the area, which led to the arrest of a 19-year-old resident of Villa on suspicion of robbery. He was taken into custody at the St. John’s Police Station for questioning, and the vehicle was transported to Police Headquarters for further examination.

The police are urging anyone with information about this incident to reach out to the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or to call the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline at 800-Tips (8477). Investigations are ongoing.

This story was first published by Antigua News on October 14, 2025: antigua.news/2025/10/14/police-recover-stolen-vehicle-after-high-speed-pursuit-in-st-johns. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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Comments (7)

  • Juju Bee October 14, 2025, 7:40 AM

    So a 19 year old don’t have anything better to do with his time than to thief people property? Beat his ass
    Reply
  • Austin howard October 14, 2025, 12:23 PM

    Why would people continue to do stuff like that knowing that the police shoot to kill. I wouldnt take a chance like this but then again some people die hard
    Reply
  • Unruly One October 14, 2025, 1:24 PM

    Some people glad the police act quick say them finally catching one of them young fellas who feel they can rob and drive off just so. “At least the police on dem toes,” one man from Villa say.
    Reply
  • Tromos October 14, 2025, 4:19 PM

    Police showing they can move quickly when needed hope this sends a message to other would-be thieves.
    Reply
  • Informed citizen October 14, 2025, 9:00 PM

    High-speed chase in town? The police brave, I’ll give them that. Still, you know things bad when criminals acting like Fast & Furious on our roads.
    Reply
  • Anonymous October 15, 2025, 6:45 AM

    Last time police in ANtigua chased someone who ended up with gunshot wounds and died.
    Reply
  • Kaywana October 15, 2025, 4:24 PM

    Bandits on the loooooooooooosssssssseeeeeeeee in this place
    Reply

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