ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA – A coordinated police response led to the rapid apprehension of two suspects involved in a daylight larceny at Valley Church Beach on Tuesday afternoon. The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda confirmed the arrest and charging of Damien Henry, 24, of Bathlodge, and Terry Williams, 20, of Nut Grove.
The incident unfolded at approximately 1:30 p.m. on December 2, when security personnel stationed at the popular tourist beach contacted the Bolans Police Station. They reported that two visitors had fallen victim to theft while swimming, with their bag stolen by an individual who subsequently fled the scene in a distinctive orange Honda Fit.
Utilizing inter-station coordination, officers from the Bolans and Johnson’s Point Police Stations executed a strategic interception of the vehicle in the Johnson’s Point area. Both suspects were apprehended while inside the car, and police successfully recovered the stolen bag with all its contents intact.
The suspects were taken into custody and have been formally charged with larceny. They are set to be arraigned before a magistrate to answer the charges.
In an official statement, the Police Administration praised the responding officers for their effective and prompt action, which prevented the suspects from escaping and ensured the return of the stolen property. The force also issued a reminder to both residents and tourists to maintain vigilance and secure their personal belongings when frequenting beaches and other public spaces.