Two Men Charged in Connection with Bendals Armed Robbery

St. John’s, Antigua and Barbuda, Thursday, October 1, 2026

The police have arrested and jointly charged 21-year-old Deshonte Charles of Ebenezer and 18-year-old Nathaniel Benjamin of Golden Grove Extension with robbery and using a firearm in the commission of an offence, following an incident at Bendals.

It is alleged that at approximately 10:50 a.m. on Thursday, 24 September, a female resident of the Bendals community was robbed by two men wearing masks, shortly after she had arrived at her home.

The victim was reportedly held at gunpoint and robbed of her jewellery and a brown Fossil leather purse containing EC$1,200, debit cards and several personal identification cards. The assailants later fled the scene in a white motor car, which travelled in a westerly direction.

Following further investigations into the matter, both accused were taken into police custody and have been formally charged in connection with the offences. They are scheduled to appear before the court on Friday, October 2, 2026 to answer to the charges.

The Police Administration expresses gratitude to the public for its continued support and cooperation with the police in the ongoing crime-fighting initiatives. Members of the public are encouraged to continue sharing information that can assist in preventing crime and bringing offenders to justice.

Anyone with information concerning this or any other criminal activity is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913/3914, or Crimestoppers at 800-TIPS (8477)