Four masked men, reportedly armed with a gun and a knife, robbed three security guards at the Multipurpose Cultural and Exhibition Centre in Antigua and Barbuda on Sunday night.

According to information provided by a follower, the incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. while a member of Sun Eye Security was patrolling the rear of the building.

The security officer was reportedly confronted by four masked men, one carrying a firearm and another armed with a knife.

The assailants allegedly used the officer as a human shield, forcing him to accompany them to the front of the building, where two other security guards were on duty.

The suspects then reportedly robbed the guards of their cellular phones and cash before leaving the scene.

Police were called to the location following the incident.

No injuries were reported.

It was not immediately clear how much money was stolen or whether any suspects had been identified.

The circumstances surrounding the reported robbery have not yet been independently verified by Antigua Newsroom, and an official police statement was not immediately available.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Four Masked Men Armed With Gun and Knife Rob Security Guards at Multipurpose Centre.