In a shocking turn of events, the Dangriga Sub-Treasury on St. Vincent Street has fallen victim to a daring burglary, with thieves making off with the entire vault. The incident, discovered early on November 21, 2025, has left authorities scrambling to piece together the details. Scene of Crime technicians are currently on-site, meticulously processing the building and collecting evidence. As of now, the police have not disclosed the exact amount of money contained within the stolen vault.
This audacious heist marks the second major burglary at the same sub-treasury within a year. In August 2024, robbers executed a similar operation, cutting the power, breaking in, and absconding with the entire safe. Despite the gravity of the previous incident, no arrests were made, and the stolen funds were never recovered. Prime Minister John Briceño, who also serves as the Minister of Finance, had previously suggested that such crimes are often ‘inside jobs,’ implicating individuals with intimate knowledge of the facility.
The sub-treasury had already been targeted in 2023, when thieves bypassed burglar bars and surveillance cameras to steal $39,157. In that instance, burglars pried open a bathroom window, located the metal vault, and escaped with a significant sum of public funds. Financial Secretary Joseph Waight had described the situation as ‘distressing,’ acknowledging the need for enhanced security measures, including the potential hiring of guards to supplement the existing camera systems.
As investigations continue, the community remains on edge, with many questioning the effectiveness of the current security protocols. The repeated breaches at the Dangriga Sub-Treasury underscore the urgent need for a comprehensive review and overhaul of the facility’s safety measures to prevent future incidents.