Robbers Beat and Rob Victim of $5,500 in Jolly Harbour Parking Lot

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Source- Real News Antigua: The victim of a robbery not only had his valuables taken by gunmen, but was also beaten during the harrowing ordeal. CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHATS APP GROUP

This incident was reported to the Johnsons Point Police Station by a Jennings resident, a supervisor for Amalgamated Security Services stationed at Jolly Harbour.

The woman told the Police the victim had been beaten up and robbed in the parking lot at Jolly Harbour, in the vicinity of Al Porto Restaurant, at about 11:40 p.m. on Sunday, March 17.

It is alleged that the 61-year-old Jolly Harbour resident was heading towards his vehicle, on the eastern side of the parking lot adjacent to the eatery, when he was approached by a man who is about 6-feet tall, of a slim build, and wearing a blue long-sleeved shirt and long
pants.

Allegedly, the perpetrator emerged from the rubbish shed in the parking lot, pointed what appeared to be a gun at the victim, and tried to take his bag.

It is further alleged that the two got into a scuffle, at which time the middle-aged man was attacked by another assailant, who was also about 6-feet tall.

As a result, the pair got the upper hand on the victim.

One of the assailants then reportedly grabbed his bag – containing $5,500 in mixed currencies, bank cards, and ID cards – from around the man’s neck and fled in a southern direction on foot.

The victim reportedly shouted for help, but the assailants had already gotten away.

A search was carried out in the surrounding areas for anyone fitting the description of the suspects, but without success.

Allegedly, the Police were able to retrieve some evidence from the scene and this could lead to the capture of the perpetrators.

Inquiries continue into this recent robbery.

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15 COMMENTS

  1. Where was the security the booth isn’t far 🙄🙄these assholes are really getting out of hand

    • Things probably happened so fast the security probably unaware something even transpired. Then again the security here in jolly Harbour are D+MN near useless all they good for is opening and closing gates nothing else.

  2. Unacceptable!!!.. “Fled in a southern direction on foot”? … in a gated community complex?…. Security anywhere in the world is usually ramped up by late afternoon/early evenings….. How can two 6ft persons enter a gaited community, be on the property this late, and not being observed at some point before or after the incident? Help us!

  4. Our tourism industry is now in jeopardy.What we as a citizen is going to do to protect our livelihood.

  5. I mean we can’t blame the guards when all they are given is a flash light. Come on guys. Think better. Why won’t a armed guard fire shots to scare off the bandits huh? This ain’t gonna stop until somebody son is killed by a licensed fire arm business person.

    • Well said. Remember, security is the protection of self first. I am really not pleases with what’s happening. It look like Jolly Harbour will have to consider armed guards for the safety of guest nd locals and staff too.

  6. Yet Gaston ah worry bout shelter/ accommodation for the SIDS conference and NOT SAFETY OF PPL WHO WILL BE COMING INTO ANTIGUA FOR THIS 3 day conference

    Alportos …. Where is the security patrolling that stretch of road ……and at that time of night especially WHERE WAS THE SECURITY PATROL

    THIS CRIME ROBBERIES IS GETTING WORSE AND ANTIGUANS HAVE TO PRESSURE THE GOVERNMENT

  7. Im sure these guys was in Al Portos also buying something and scouring the area in the process ……
    Smfh something needs to be done ASAP because residents don’t feel safe to leave their home anymore and we gonna take matters into our own hands jus now. TRUST ME.

  9. They should ……..and they should shoot to kill mek dem momma hold she gut or chest and bawl till blood come!!!

    I believe you …..they could’ve have been in Alportos surveying the place but this is getting worst and business owners have to protect themselves and customers in that area also have to be vigilant BUT I CAN BET THEY WERE WATCHING THAT MAN BEFORE THEY ATTACKED HIM……

    Who is now going to want open businesses in Antigua and who really suffers Antiguans

    It could also be an inside job who knew he was walking with that much CASH?

  10. These robberies happening on the roads and these robbers getting away easy…..while if I park or stop somewhere magically a police appears to give a ticket, patrolling for that purpose. So where are they at night time while ppl citizen are being robbed. They should be patrolling at night to!

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