Nine-Year-Old’s Phone Vanishes After Lending It to Cousin; Police Investigating

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Nine-Year-Old’s Phone Vanishes After Lending It to Cousin; Police Investigating

Police have launched an investigation after a nine-year-old girl’s mobile phone was reported stolen in the city on Monday afternoon.

According to reports, the child was in St. John’s around 1:00 p.m. when she lent her Samsung A51 smartphone to a cousin to make a call. However, the device was never returned.

The matter was reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (C.I.D), where officers conducted a search for the alleged offender but were unsuccessful.

The phone, valued at approximately $1,200 Eastern Caribbean dollars, remains missing as the investigation continues.

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Comments (15)

  • Ty November 10, 2025, 3:17 PM

    Waw. Hope she gets it back
  • Informed citizen November 5, 2025, 9:36 PM

    A tough lesson in trust for such a young child, hopefully the investigation helps resolve it quickly, and serves as a reminder that even among family, it’s wise to be cautious with personal belongings.
  • Unruly One November 5, 2025, 6:39 PM

    The phone wasnt stolen..her cousin has it
  • Apex Jones November 5, 2025, 5:35 PM

    So what the child saying about the phone. What she say that happen to it?
  • Silent but deadly November 5, 2025, 2:58 PM

    These days people don’t like to work hard to buy what they want. Instead they thief. God is watching.
  • MARY November 5, 2025, 2:57 PM

    As a mother, this story really breaks my heart. A nine-year-old child should be able to trust her own family, yet here we are reading about a case where that trust was taken advantage of. It’s not just about a phone it’s about teaching our children lessons on responsibility, honesty, and the painful reality that not everyone, even those close to us, will always do right by them.
    I can only imagine how confused and hurt that little girl must feel. For a child, losing something so personal, especially a phone filled with photos, games, or messages, can be devastating. It’s not just a gadget; it’s a piece of their small world.
    This should also serve as a wake-up call for parents and guardians. We need to have more open conversations with our children about lending their belongings, setting boundaries, and what to do when situations like this arise. I hope the police handle this with sensitivity and that the phone is recovered, but more than anything, I hope the child regains her sense of trust and security.
    It’s sad that something so small can reveal such a big issue in our society the erosion of accountability and respect within families.
  • Concerned November 5, 2025, 2:54 PM

    Don’t you worry! Karma will bite you in your rasss!
  • Dark Chocolate November 5, 2025, 2:53 PM

    That’s why obeah will never stop. They should make that thief walk on it head!
  • Concerned Antiguan November 5, 2025, 2:53 PM

    Give the person back their phone.
  • Lena November 5, 2025, 2:30 PM

    Aunty or uncle would have to buy my child phone back
  • Tromos November 5, 2025, 11:55 AM

    Poor child that must be so upsetting. Hope the phone is found soon.
  • Rhea November 5, 2025, 8:31 AM

    Even the kids are being robbed? Stealing a phone from a nine year old? Are there no level of protection rn?
  • Antigua Surf November 5, 2025, 8:10 AM

    Given the world we live in, your question only sounds like hate! I’d give my new born a phone just to stay in contact. It’s no longer a safe world and we must stay in contact with our kids… but you wouldn’t know that. Cheap thing……
  • Someone who cares November 5, 2025, 6:46 AM

    This is not the topic you to blasted fast.
  • Ryby November 5, 2025, 6:38 AM

    What she doing with phone? Chupz

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