A Fort Road man is in police custody after Criminal Investigations Department officers uncovered a large cache of suspected stolen property during an early morning raid on Sunday, according to Antigua.news.
Members of the CID Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence in the Fort Road area at approximately 6:30 a.m., recovering an extensive assortment of items believed to have been stolen from various locations across the island.
The seized property included electronic devices, household appliances, construction materials, hardware supplies, power tools, generators, air-conditioning units and cellular phones. Among the specific items recovered were televisions, stoves, microwave ovens, blenders, pressure cookers, rice cookers, ceiling fans, air fryers, compressors, chainsaws, drills, sanders, weed trimmers, water pumps, projectors, bathroom fixtures, fencing wire, electrical supplies and several tool kits.
The occupant of the property was arrested on suspicion of larceny and receiving. He was taken to the St. John's Police Station, where he remains in custody assisting investigators.
Police believe the recovered items may be linked to a number of reported burglaries and thefts across the island and are working to trace the origins of the property and identify its rightful owners.
As the investigation continues, law enforcement officials are urging anyone who has recently reported items stolen from homes, businesses, construction sites or storage facilities to contact the CID. Individuals who believe any of the recovered property may belong to them are asked to visit the department with proof of ownership.
Authorities are describing the seizure as a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to combat property crime, and investigators are examining whether the recovered items are connected to multiple theft reports filed in recent months.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913 or 462-3914, or to report information anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).
