Two Arrested Following Armed Robbery at Lyons Hill Service Station

Police have arrested two suspects in connection with an armed robbery at Lyons Hill Service Station on Tuesday afternoon, during which gunshots were reportedly fired before the perpetrator escaped with an undisclosed sum of money.

The suspects, a 30-year-old man from Nut Grove and a 19-year-old woman from Bolans, were taken into custody following investigations that led officers to intercept a vehicle in Old Road.

According to a statement issued by the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda on Wednesday, November 11, the robbery occurred at approximately 1:38 p.m. on November 10.

Police reported that a masked man entered the service station and robbed the owner of an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect subsequently fled the business on foot, heading in an easterly direction.

Shots were reportedly fired during the incident, but police confirmed that no injuries were reported.

Investigations into the robbery led officers to Old Road, where they intercepted a white Suzuki Swift motor car occupied by two individuals suspected of being connected to the crime.

The 30-year-old man and 19-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of robbery and taken to the police station.

The vehicle was also seized as part of the ongoing investigation.

Meanwhile, Commissioner of Police Everton Jeffers has praised the officers involved for their quick response and investigative efforts, which resulted in the arrests.

“I must commend the officers whose prompt response and follow-up inquiries led to the arrests in this matter. Our investigations are ongoing, and we encourage anyone with information that may assist the police to come forward,” Jeffers stated.

Police have not disclosed whether any firearm or stolen money has been recovered.

Investigations into the robbery remain ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with information that could assist investigators to come forward.