30 PAHO-Donated Laptops Stolen in Health Ministry Break-In

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Laptop Theft

The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs regrets to report an unlawful break-in and theft that occurred at its Headquarters between Monday 13th April and Tuesday 14th April, 2026.

During this incident, thirty (30) Dell Pro 16 PC16250 notebook computers were stolen. These devices were provided through the generous support of the Pan American Health Organization and were intended to enhance patient record systems and strengthen service delivery across community clinics in Antigua and Barbuda.

The loss of this equipment represents a significant setback to ongoing efforts to modernize healthcare services. It has the potential to delay improvements aimed at supporting healthcare workers and enhancing patient care, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals managing chronic conditions.

The Ministry expresses its deep outrage and profound disappointment at this incident and its impact on national healthcare development. The matter has been reported to the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, and a full investigation is currently underway.

Members of the public are encouraged to come forward with any information that may assist in the investigation. All information, no matter how minor it may seem, could be helpful.

The Ministry also advises the public to exercise caution and to refrain from purchasing or accepting any laptops matching the description and serial numbers listed below. These devices remain the property of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda and are not authorized for sale or distribution. Possession of these items may result in legal consequences.

Serial Numbers of Stolen Devices:

1. 1YFJLD4/THOM9JDMCHG0058l0R9FA02

2. 1ZFJLD4/THOM9JDMCHG0058l0R93A02

3. 2NCJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV0059AAH64A00

4. 2XDJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV00593ABY3A00

5. 2YFJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV00598A85PA00

6. 2ZFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0R8XA02

7. 3XDJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV00593AC3RA00

8. 3YFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0R9KA02

9. 3ZFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0RCJA02

10. 4XFJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV00598A81DA00

11. 4YFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0RADA02

12. 6GSX3G4/VN0JJ12FLOV005BlA2DRA00

13. 6XFJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV00598A81NA00

14. 6ZFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0R9AA02

15. 7XFJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV00598A811A00

16. 8YFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0R9UA02

17. 9WDJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV00593AC3lA00

18. 9XFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0RA6A02

19. 9YFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0RB0A02

20. BWDJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV00593AC43A00

21. BXFJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV00598APFMA00

22. BYFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0R9SA02

23. CZJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV00593AF8HA00

24. DYFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0RBBA02

25. DZFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0R4VA02

26. GYFJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV00593AF8HA00

27. HWDJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0R4VA02

28. HXFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0RDZA02

29. HZFJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV00593ANLVA00

30. JXFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0RA7A02

The Ministry remains committed to working closely with law enforcement to recover the stolen equipment and to continuing efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery systems across the nation. Measures are also being reviewed to enhance security and prevent similar incidents in the future.

The Ministry thanks the public for its cooperation and continued support.

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13 COMMENTS

  3. NOW THAT THE SERIAL NUMBERS ARE PUBLISHED.WHAT DO YOU THINK THE THIEVES ARE GOING TO DO? IN MY OPINION,THOSE NUMBERS SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED.PUT A WARNING OUT THERE.TELLING THE PUBLIC NOT TO PURCHASE ANY LAPTOPS FOR NON ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES,AROUND ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA.BUYERS OF ALL LAP TOPS MAKE SURE TO GET A RECEIPT FROM THE BUSINESS TO PROTECT YOURSELF.

  4. This happens when you have incompetent people running things. We know for a fact many Antiguans steel, so why not take proper steps to secure the property and effects. Just retarded. How many times do we have to hear this sort of nonsense.

  6. 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.

  7. Many are being penny wise and pond foolish. We refuse to spend dollars securing our properties. Proper burglar bars, alarm systems, security cameras, night security guards and so on. And when these things get stolen we are sorry. Somehow I know thieves will always be among us. Prevention is therefore always better than care. And never think this cannot happen to you. And lastly, insure your valuable things against theft and fire.
    I know a guy that said he had been paying his insurance for years and never had a claim and thought well I’ve been paying all these premiums for nothing. He decided to stop his insurance in order to safe some money. And of course luck had it that he had a break-in and lost lots of his valuables. No insurance to go to. Lesson learned. If you take the risk your run the risk.

  8. Clearly an “inside job,” as the perpetrator likely had specific knowledge of the laptops’ location and numbers. You can’t let rats see where you put cheese. Dem thief bad!

  9. They truly getting out of hand with this shii right now! At the ministry? The governments possession? Nothing and no where is safe in this country?

  10. They truly getting out of hand with this shii right now! At the ministry? The governments possession? Nothing and no where is safe in this country?

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