Source: Real News Antigua- A businessman reportedly was accosted by two would-be robbers at a bank’s
ATM machine early Tuesday morning, May 14, forcing the man to draw his
weapon to defend himself.
Sources tell REAL News that, at about 6:19 a.m., the near-victim entered the
ATM to transact some business. While inside, it is alleged that he was attacked
by two men who attempted to rob him.
In response, the sources claim, the businessman drew his licensed firearm,
causing the robbers to flee in a westerly direction down High Street.
The commotion in the ATM attracted the attention of persons who had lined
up outside another bank, on the opposite side of the street, to conduct early-
morning transactions.
Meanwhile, the sources add, the shaken businessman called the St. John’s
Police Station and made a report – forgetting that the Newgate Street location
has been closed, with operations relocated to Dredge Bay.
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It is alleged that he was told there was no vehicle at the station to respond to
his call.
And although he reportedly waited in the vicinity of the High Street
bank until after 8 a.m., up to that time no police officer had responded to his
complaint.
The sources say such incidents – and the spike in crime, in general –
underscore the pressing need for the St. John’s Police Station to be brought
back into service.
Reportedly, it is now seven months since rehabilitation work on the landmark
buildings has been halted.
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Chupssssss! Why did he not drop them then the police will run come 😒 shame
@ Miron Reynolds, a license firearm holder can not shoot his attacker in the back if said person is fleeing the scene of the attack.
Sorry.it kill or be killed
So I would shoot front back or side
They would get it
While bashing public health. Bash our security and justice system as well. Throw way our whole country.
These robbers are very brazen,I’m so sorry the business man never got the chance to turn over them both!!!!!
He should have cleaned them robbers up right there, with some bullets. Shame on the police as well.
He should shoot in the foot what he have the gun for style
Garbage on every street corner, citizens are being attacked in their homes and while trying to go about their daily lives. Pensioners are never paid on time. Teachers dont have the proper resources to adequately repare the ‘future’ of A&B. Evrytime you need soemthing basic done, you have to ‘go and see a politician ‘. Our system is severely broken to the point where we are selling ourselves to Chinese interests and drawing the ire of the US government. Remind me why we pay taxes again?
Garbage on every street corner, citizens are being attacked in their homes and while trying to go about their daily lives. Pensioners are never paid on time. Teachers don’t have the proper resources to adequately prepare the ‘future’ of A&B. Everytime you need something basic done, you have to ‘go and see a politician ‘. Our system is severely broken to the point where we are selling ourselves to Chinese interests and drawing the ire of the US government. Remind me why we pay taxes again?
The Prime Minister, Attorney General and the Police Commissioner must now address the nation immediately, because LAWLESSNESS seems to be now out of control.
AREN’T ANTIGUANS PAYING YOU TO DO YOUR JOBS IN A CORRECT AND LAWFUL MANNER?
Sadly, this trio are the most incompetent in charge of crimes and misdemeanours in living memory.
They don’t seem to care whilst they reside in their protective – and ivory – towers!
Like them, I can sell-up and leave the country ANYTIME … but why should I, due to their lack of care for the GREAT citizens of this island.
By the time the next General Election comes around this place could be totally out of control.
ADDRESS THE NATION …
My fellow Antiguans please recognise your safety is your responsibility as indicated by the remarkable police response to this attempted robbery. In truth, Atlee Rodney & Cutie Benjamin couldn’t find a Hooker in a whorehouse; hence, consider purchasing weaponary to protect yourself and family members. One would think with all these global events that are soon to start in Antigua, Police would be a few minutes away especially in downtown St. John’s .
I dont think you could be more right. Rodney is a cu.t and benjamin is a bigger cu.t
I dont think you could be more right. Rodney is a cu.t and benjamin is a bigger cu.t
I hope the Police seize his gun and license. Why have a gun if you are not prepared to use it?
Licensed firearm holders must be prepared to deal with the rising crime as we are all aware that the powers that be have no inclination to deal with this problem. Time for vigilante justice.
None of these criminals are poor or unemployed. Crime is their job. They are serving no purpose being alive.
Sentiments ENDORSED
We all know this government is just all talk and a bunch of bulshiters.. isn’t it the other day they announced in parliament that they have committed more funds and resources to combat the rising crime wave, then proceed to just charged a criminal that they caught with an unlicensed fire arm and ammunition just $27000.00, with a penalty of 3 month in prison if he doesn’t pay?
What a bloody joke this justice system is..that’s the bullshit they do and expect crime to slow down in this country.
Don’t they know that criminals are watching and saying, oh is that all that criminal got, so we can keep robbing and having unlicensed fire arms, cause all we are going to get is a little fine or a 3 month stint in prison.
This damn Government and justice system is just disgusting as hell..it’s a damn shame this island has come to this, for real.
Why would anyone wants to go to a place that doesn’t have hardly any policing of criminals, why?
This is going to hurt Antigua big time, and who the hell fault is it?
I told y’all that Gatson Browne and his band of merry men would be the f.. king scourge of Antigua, and here it is in f..king full effect.. can’t even get police to respond to the aid of its tax payers and hard working citizens.
F..king Shame.
And yes I’m disgusted..enough is enough man.
Wow, in the middle of town at a very popular ATM . We are all at risk.
YOU ARE WRITE. CRIME IS THEIR JOB.. SO THEY DRESS FOR THE JOB EVERYDAY TO LOOK GREAT TO ROB THEIR NEXT VICTIM. BE VIGILANT WITH YOUR SURROUNDINGS. THEY LOOK WELL DRESSED ESPECIAL THOSE EITH HOODY. DON’T GIVE THEM ACCESS TO YOYR BUSINESS PLACES. PLUS THE GUYS THAT ROB PITA POCKET.. WEARING HOODY. BUT I THINK THEY SAY IT IS ILLEGAL TO TO WEAR THOSE STUFF AT NIGHTS.. STOP DEPENDING ON THE POLICE TO DO IT ALL HELP.THEM . STOP BE IGNORANT . YOU HAVE A BUSINESS THAT OPERATING AT NIGHT. …KEEP YOUR EYES OUT.
The only mistake he made,not firing.That would be deemed to be self defense. Next time you pull,fire.
This business man is not serious. With all the robbery taking place in Antigua, and you came face to face with these menace to society and you let them run away to rob someone another day? No sar, Straffie or Barnes would have been picking them up off the street. I wasn’t going to give them a chance to try again. I hope they don’t get the upper hand on him the next time because he might not live to tell the tale.
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