UPDATE (24 May):
Missing teens, Joshua Whittaker, Aaliyah Carter and Naima Tatum, and Joshua Whittaker, who were recently reported missing, have all been located and appear to be in good health.
The RCIPS thanks the public for their assistance in locating the teens.
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24 May:
On Wednesday 8 May police received a report of a missing male, 16-year-old Joshua Whittaker. Joshua was last seen leaving his residence in West Bay. He is described as being about 6’ 5” tall, of slim build and has light brown complexion.
On Wednesday 15 May, police received a report of a missing female, 16-year-old Aaliyah Carter. Aaliyah was last seen on North West Point Road, in the vicinity of the Turtle Farm, West Bay. She is described as of medium build, about 5’ 5” in height, with light complexion, and was wearing a grey sweater, light blue pants and a brown tie dye t-shirt, with her hair in a ponytail.
On Tuesday 21 May, police received a report of a missing female, 13-year-old Naima Tatum. Naima was last seen at school but did not return home. She is described as of slim build, with medium brown complexion, and with black natural hair. An image of Naima is not available at this time.
The teens are known to associate with each other. Officers are encouraging Joshua, Aaliyah and Naima to return home or attend the nearest police station immediately.
Members of the public are encouraged not to harbour these teens, but instead to call the 911 immediately if either are seen, or if their whereabouts is known, for their own safety.
The RCIPS is reminding the public that anyone who harbours or conceals a young person, is guilty of an offense and is liable, on conviction, to being fined $2000 and to imprisonment for three months.
Anyone with information on the teens whereabouts is encouraged to call the George Town Police Station at 949-4222 or the M.A.S.H Unit at 649-6000.
Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously via the Cayman Crime Stoppers website or by downloading the Cayman Crime Stoppers app.
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