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
Informed citizen November 5, 2025, 9:36 PM
Unruly One November 5, 2025, 6:39 PM
Apex Jones November 5, 2025, 5:35 PM
Silent but deadly November 5, 2025, 2:58 PM
MARY November 5, 2025, 2:57 PM
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
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