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ROYAL POLICE FORCE OF ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Office of Strategic Communications—STRATCOM, Friday, November 13, 2026: A reward of EC$5,000 is being offered to anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of escaped prisoner Bernard Hurst Jr. of Nut Grove.

Hurst reportedly escaped from a holding cell at the Parham Police Station during the early morning hours of Thursday, November 12.

He had been arrested in connection with an ongoing investigation into an armed robbery at a service station in Lyons Hill on Tuesday, November 10.

Hurst is described as slim in build, dark in complexion, and approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall. He was reportedly wearing a Teal-coloured T-shirt at the time of his escape.

He is believed to be armed and should be considered dangerous. Members of the public are warned not to approach him if they see him.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the nearest police station or call the Parham Police Station at 463-2060.

The police are reminding the public that harbouring a fugitive or assisting one to evade lawful arrest is a criminal offence. Anyone found committing such an offence will be prosecuted in accordance with the laws of Antigua and Barbuda.

Hurst is also being urged to surrender peacefully at the nearest police station.The Police Administration is conducting further inquiries into the circumstances surrounding his escape.