ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)
MEDIA RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Public Warned Against Purchasing Stolen Items
St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Tuesday, December 2, 2025
The police are warning residents to desist from purchasing suspected stolen items, as the practice continues to fuel incidents of break-ins and larcenies across the islands.
In recent weeks, the police have received several reports where household appliances, electronics, and other valuable items have been stolen from homes and other properties. It is suspected that these items are being resold within local communities.
The Police Administration is reminding the public that it is a criminal offence under the Larceny Act, Cap. 241 of the Laws of Antigua and Barbuda, for anyone to knowingly receive or purchase property that has been stolen or unlawfully obtained. Persons found guilty of this offence may face a prison sentence of up to ten (10) years.
The police are strongly urging anyone involved in this illegal activity to immediately desist.
Members of the public are also encouraged to be vigilant and to report any suspicious sales or persons attempting to dispose of items under questionable circumstances.
Anyone with information that can assist with ongoing investigations is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or call the anonymous Crimestoppers hotline at 800-TIPS (8477).
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You cannot stop that! People just need to change! Periodtt
Said the police lmao, charity begins at home, ok if you say so officer they will stop laughing out loud.
So how do I know if it stolen? Police, it would be useful to provide some pointers? What to ask about the item etc. Police you ate just useless, impotent and unimpactong!!
So how do I know if it stolen? Police, it would be useful to provide some pointers? What to ask about the item etc. Police you are just useless, impotent and unimpacting!!
Some people just buy thing from anybody
Police reminders like this are crucial; it’s easy to unknowingly get involved in something illegal
Hope more people take this warning seriously. We need to protect our communities
This holiday season especially, people need to be careful. Desperation does breed crime
Glad the police speaking out. Too many people encouraging thieves without realizing it.
The government should get solar powered streetlight with camera combination out of china to replace all existing streetlights system and help the police and government solve crimes
And how about the Alpha Nero super yacht???
Wasn’t that stolen goods, and then sold on?
Is this what they call “two-tier” policing?
I’m really bamboozled, bewildered and baffled!
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