A household in Antigua and Barbuda has publicly called for a formal review of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda’s handling of three successive break-in events at their property, stating that ongoing security failures have left them unable to feel secure in their own residence.
In an official public statement released this week, the family detailed the sequence of incidents: one completed break-in, a first attempted intrusion, and a second recent attempted break-in that marked the third targeted attack on their home. While police officers attended the scene after each report, the family says they are deeply frustrated with the response to the most recent incident.
Key to their criticism are allegations that the responding officer focused inappropriate questions on whether the women residing at the address had a boyfriend or regular male visitor, despite repeated denials of any such person being connected to the property. Compounding the family’s alarm is the suspicious behavior of their surveillance system: all cameras went completely dark during the latest incident, after one device was tampered with in an earlier attack. The family says this pattern suggests the perpetrator or perpetrators behind the intrusions have detailed knowledge of the home’s security setup.
The family further claims the responding officer concluded his visit by stating he could take no further action, as he had not observed any direct evidence of suspicious activity on the property. “As victims who have now experienced multiple incidents, including one successful break-in, we expected our concerns to be taken seriously and investigated thoroughly,” the statement read. “Instead, we were left feeling dismissed at a time when we were already frightened and vulnerable.”
The family was careful to clarify that their grievances do not extend to the entire Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda, acknowledging that many officers carry out their professional duties with care and diligence. Even so, they argue that all reports of completed and attempted break-ins demand urgent, empathetic attention and full, comprehensive investigation.
Their core demand is for the senior Police Administration to launch a full review of the handling of their case, and to put appropriate support and protective measures in place before a more violent or damaging incident occurs. “We simply want to feel safe in our own home,” the family emphasized.
As of press time, representatives from the Police Administration have not issued any public comment in response to the family’s allegations.