Music festival committee confirms Police investigation into ticket theft
The Organising Committee of the St. Kitts Music Festival has confirmed that they, and the police, are currently investigating the theft of 75 tickets for the concerts that are slated to take place at the Kim Collins Athletic Stadium, in Bird Rock.
The disclosure was made via press release minutes ago, June 24.
“The Committee explained that the General Admission tickets were illegally taken during the course of last week,” the statement revealed
An official indicated that they are aware of exactly which tickets were stolen and have noted the serial number for each of them.
The police and other security personnel have been alerted and briefed and will be on the lookout for anyone attempting to enter the stadium with the stolen tickets.
“Members of the public have therefore been warned that if they are found with any of these tickets the full weight of the law will be administered and they will not be allowed entry to the concerts,” the release continued.
Music festival officials also warned persons from selling complementary tickets.
“The Committee said it has also been made aware that a number of persons have been offering complimentary tickets for sale to unsuspecting persons in the public,” the warning stated.
“Persons are therefore cautioned against aiding and abetting those individuals who are breaking the law to sell either the stolen or complimentary tickets,” it concluded.