Bowers Rehabilitation Center, formerly known as the Boys Training School in Antigua & Barbuda, was targeted by two masked intruders within 12 hours of its official opening.
The attempted break-in occurred in the early evening, just as staff were leaving the facility.
Eyewitnesses confirmed the disruption but despite the staff intervention, the masked individuals managed to escape the scene before authorities could arrive.
The rehabilitation center, designed to offer cutting-edge resources to those in need, also boasts a range of valuable equipment, including computers and other essentials.
The brazen attempt marks an unexpected setback for the newly inaugurated facility, which had a promising start in Antigua & Barbuda.
