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ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA<\/em>
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Police Search for Suspects in Alleged Abduction and Robbery<\/em><\/p>

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St. John\u2019s, Antigua and Barbuda, Thursday, October 9, 2025<\/p>

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Police are investigating an alleged abduction and robbery that occurred around 11:05 p.m. on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Villa resident reported that he was abducted, assaulted, and robbed by three male assailants in the Dockyard area.<\/p>

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The suspects allegedly took him to an area in Parham near the APUA Water Plant; however, he managed to free himself and seek help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The victim sustained injuries and was transported to the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre for medical treatment. Investigations are ongoing.<\/p>

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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) at 462-3913 or call 911. All information will be treated confidentially.<\/p>

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