Vehicle Reported Stolen in St. Johnson’s Village Found Following Social Media Appeal
The owner of a white Toyota Harrier has expressed gratitude to the public after the vehicle was recovered, with no visible damage reported so far.
By Cory Wayland
A vehicle reported stolen from outside a residence in St. Johnson’s Village has been found following a public appeal on social media, with the owner crediting the widespread sharing of the post for helping bring attention to the incident.
The white Toyota Harrier, bearing registration number A 53287, was reportedly stolen from outside the owner’s home on Big Apple Road on Tuesday evening, November 10.
According to the initial appeal, the owner had gone to retrieve an item from the vehicle at approximately 5:30 p.m. but inadvertently left the keys hanging from the vehicle’s door.

The vehicle was subsequently reported missing, with the owner indicating that it had been taken sometime between 7 p.m. and 8 p.m.
An urgent appeal was circulated on social media, asking members of the public to share the information and assist in locating the vehicle.
In a subsequent update, the owner confirmed that the vehicle had been found and expressed heartfelt thanks to everyone who shared the appeal and helped spread the word.
She credited the power of social media and the support of the public, expressing appreciation for the assistance received during the search.

The owner also reported that there were no visible signs of damage to the vehicle at the time of its recovery and indicated that further updates would be provided.
Photographs shared following the update show the white Toyota Harrier parked in a grassy area surrounded by trees and vegetation.
The circumstances surrounding the vehicle’s disappearance and recovery have not been disclosed, and it remains unclear whether anyone has been identified in connection with the reported theft.
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Cory Wayland is the Social Media Co-ordinator at Antigua.News, where he manages digital content strategy, audience engagement, and real-time news publications across social platforms. With a keen eye for trending topics and a commitment to factual storytelling, Cory plays a key role in shaping the online voice of Antigua.News.
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