Vehicle believed to have been used in armed robbery is found hidden behind Bethesda church

As investigations continue into the recent armed robbery at the
CLC&S Superette in Bethesda, it appears that a breakthrough has
been made as the vehicle transporting the bandits has been located.

A source says that several police officers and personnel from the
Antigua and Barbuda Defence Force (ABDF) undertook a joint
mobile patrol at a location in Bethesda, where their search was
concentrated on the suspects and the vehicle.

Reportedly, during the operation, a silver Toyota Noah motor van,
C22220 – resembling the motor van that was involved in the
aggravated robbery on January 18 – was found concealed behind the
Bethesda Methodist Church. 

Further reports say the vehicle was taken into custody and moved to
Police Headquarters.

Meanwhile, the Police continue to hunt for the four gunmen who
were involved in the robbery, during which shots were fired,
although no one injured.

A mother and daughter were assaulted in the incident and money
was stolen from the cash register, as well as from the women’s
handbags, amounting to over $1,400.

The brazen hold-up, which occurred at about 4:15 p.m., not only
sent shockwaves throughout the normally peaceful community, but
traumatized the 62-year-old All Saints owner and her 47-year-old
daughter.