The Victory Center is appealing for public assistance after a break-in at its facility last week resulted in the theft of several items essential to the daily care and education of its students.
According to school officials, the stolen equipment includes air-conditioning units from multiple classrooms, two televisions, two speakers, an ice maker, seven tablets, two five-gallon water bottles, and a transformer. The loss has placed significant strain on the institution, which serves children with special needs.
Founded in 2012, the Victory Center provides specialized education and developmental support for students with Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, learning disabilities and other developmental challenges. The school operates with small, ability-based classes and individualized learning plans, with some students remaining long-term while others transition back into the public school system.
Administrators say the stolen items are directly tied to creating a safe and supportive environment for the children, noting that classroom equipment plays a critical role in communication, sensory needs, and overall learning.
The school is urging anyone with information on the theft to contact the authorities or reach out to the Victory Center confidentially. Members of the public or businesses willing to assist with replacing the equipment — through donations, financial contributions, or partnerships — are also encouraged to come forward.
The Victory Center thanked the community for its ongoing support and emphasized that restoring the lost items will help ensure students are not further disadvantaged.
WICKED PEOPLE STEALING FROM CHILDREN
Some people going straight hell
The community needs to stand with the Victory Center. Let’s replace what was taken and make the school even stronger.
People need to step up. Places like Victory Center are safe havens for so many, and they don’t deserve this
Unbelievable and shameful. Whoever did this didn’t just steal equipment they took from children who need these resources the most
So someone really did that. Wow!!!
These children already face challenges. They shouldn’t have to suffer because of someone’s selfish actions. Justice must be served
If there was ever a time for corporate Antigua to step up, it’s now. Businesses please support this school. Our children can’t wait
This has to be condemned in the strongest possible way. Stealing from a special-needs school is beyond low