An 18-year-old man is reportedly in police custody following the theft of 48 layer chickens from the Antigua Grammar School in St. John’s.

The chickens, valued at EC$60 each, were allegedly taken from the school’s poultry coop between the morning of July 16 and late morning on July 17. Their combined value is estimated at EC$2,880.

The plywood-and-galvanized coop was reportedly secured around 9 a.m. July 16. A staff member discovered it unsecured and the chickens missing about 11:30 a.m. the following day.

Investigators reportedly found that a section of plywood on the eastern side of the structure had been pried away, providing access to the enclosure.

Acting on information received, police searched an area along Kentish Road and recovered 28 brown chickens. A school employee reportedly identified them as some of the birds stolen from the coop.

Police subsequently took an 18-year-old Kentish Road resident into custody. No charges have been reported.

Forensic personnel processed the scene, while the recovered chickens were photographed and returned to the school.

Investigations are continuing.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: Teen in Custody After 48 Chickens Stolen From Antigua Grammar School.