Authorities in Antigua and Barbuda have launched a public appeal for information following a high-value theft of government-owned equipment from the headquarters of the Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs. Thirty Dell Pro 16 PC16250 notebook laptops, all officially property of the national government, were stolen in the recent incident, prompting officials to issue a substantial EC$10,000 reward for actionable tips that help identify the perpetrators responsible.
In a public statement released this week, ministry officials emphasized that even small, seemingly insignificant details could prove critical to advancing the investigation. All information provided by members of the public will be handled under strict protocols of confidentiality to protect the identity of tipsters. To date, no suspects have been named in connection with the theft, and law enforcement is relying on community cooperation to crack the case.
Individuals with relevant details have three primary channels to submit their information: they can contact the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda directly via phone at either 462-3913 or 462-3914, or submit an anonymous tip through the independent Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-TIPS.
Beyond the appeal for tips, officials have issued a clear warning to local residents: any purchase, acceptance, or unauthorized retention of the stolen devices is illegal. The laptops remain the formal property of the Government of Antigua and Barbuda, and no individual or third party has been granted authorization to sell or distribute the units. Anyone found to be in possession of the stolen equipment will face full legal action under local law.
To help the public identify the stolen devices, authorities have released the full list of serial numbers corresponding to the missing units. The serial numbers are as follows:
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1ZFJLD4/THOM9JDMCHG0058l0R93A02
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2YFJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV00598A85PA00
2ZFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0R8XA02
3XDJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV00593AC3RA00
3YFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0R9KA02
3ZFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0RCJA02
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9YFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0RB0A02
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BYFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0R9SA02
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GYFJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV00593AF8HA00
HWDJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0R4VA02
HXFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0RDZA02
HZFJLD4/VN0JJ12FLOV00593ANLVA00
JXFJLD4/TH0M9JDMCHG0058l0RA7A02