_ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA_

_Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM)_

MEDIA RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

_TRISTAN ARMSTRONG CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH BREAK-IN, LARCENY, AND MALICIOUS DAMAGE_

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda

Police have arrested and charged 34-year-old Tristan Armstrong of Tyrells in connection with a break-in at a store on Lower All Saints Road.

Armstrong has been charged with Breaking and Entering and Larceny, Malicious Damage, Resisting Arrest, and Escaping Lawful Custody.

The charges stem from an incident reported on May 29, when police responded to a report of a break-in in progress at Turki and Son Store on Lower All Saints Road.

Several items, including eleven 43-inch JVC televisions, one 32-inch Royal television, two power drills, one vacuum cleaner, and one tool kit were allegedly stolen from the store. All of the items were later recovered by police.

The Police Administration wishes to express sincere gratitude to members of the public for their continued support and cooperation in assisting law enforcement efforts.

Business owners are also advised to improve security at their establishments by investing in adequate lighting, surveillance systems, and other crime prevention measures.

Anyone with information relating to this or any other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913/3914 or anonymously call Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477).

Armstrong is expected to appear before the court sometime today to answer to the charges.

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