Residents across several communities in Antigua are expressing growing unease following a notable surge in house break-ins, burglaries, and property thefts reported over a 24-hour period between January 10 and 11, 2026, according to official police records.
The latest CID Morning State details multiple incidents of housebreaking and larceny affecting private residences, a church, and business properties, with thieves exploiting unsecured windows, louvers, and doors, often in the early morning hours or while occupants were away from home.
One of the most alarming reports came from Blue Waters, where a homeowner discovered his residence had been entered sometime between 2:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. while occupants were asleep.
Police investigations revealed that intruders removed mosquito gauze from an unlocked eastern window, using a makeshift tool to “fish” valuables from a dining table without fully entering the home. Stolen items included large sums of U.S. currency and foreign cash, raising concerns about the level of planning and sophistication involved.
Elsewhere, residents of Golden Grove, Golden Grove Extension, Cassada Gardens, and Sutherlands reported similar break-ins within hours of each other. In several cases, offenders pried open front doors with hard implements or removed louvre panes to gain access.
tolen items ranged from televisions and mobile phones to clothing, footwear, and cash, with some homes ransacked room by room. In one incident at Golden Grove Extension, thieves removed three louvre panes from a kitchen window before entering, while in Cassada Gardens, offenders reportedly reached through a window to unlock the front door from inside.
Police searches of surrounding areas in these cases yielded no immediate recovery of stolen property, and investigations remain ongoing.
Not all thefts involved forced entry into buildings. In Upper Gambles, thieves reportedly stole two industrial jackhammers valued at approximately EC$11,000 from a private yard over a two-day period.
Meanwhile, a business operator on Lower Church Street reported the theft of sensor street lamps, and investigators confirmed that CCTV footage captured suspicious activity, though no suspects have yet been identified.
It is so unsettling to know someone was in your house while you slept. Thank God they were not hurt