Press Releases

Update (20 November):

Early yesterday morning, 19 November, officers located Jahsmine Ebanks, age 14 of Bodden Town, who was reported missing on Monday, 7 November, at an address in Prospect. She was taken into safe custody and subsequently assaulted officers as they attempted to return her to her home. As a result, she was arrested for assaulting police and related offenses. She was subsequently granted bail.

A man at the location in Prospect, age 20 of George Town, was arrested on suspicion of harbouring a young person, and further arrested for resisting arrest, in addition to outstanding warrants.

He remains in custody as investigations continue by RCIPS Protective Services.

The RCIPS thanks the public for their assistance in locating Jahsmine.

Update (18 November):

Jahsmine Ebanks, age 14 of Bodden Town, who was reported missing on Monday, 7 November, has still not returned home or been located by police. As such, her information is being recirculated and police continue to appeal for the public’s assistance in locating her.

Jahsmine was last seen wearing brown leggings and a long sleeve black and white stripe top.  She is described as 5’4” inches tall, dark complexion, and medium built. A photo of her is attached.

The RCIPS is reminding the public that, as with all missing juveniles, the risk of harm increases as more time that passes without her being located.

Officers continue to encourage Jahsmine to return to her Bodden Town home or attend the nearest police station immediately, and request that anyone with information on her whereabouts call the Bodden Town Police Station at 947-2220 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.

Update (11 November):

Kimora Smith, age 14 of Bodden Town, who was reported missing on Monday, 7 November, has been located and returned home and appears to be in good health.

Jahsmine Ebanks, who was reported missing on the same day, remains outstanding.

Officers continue to encourage Jahsmine to return to her Bodden Town home or attend the nearest police station immediately. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is encouraged to call the Bodden Town Police Station at 947-2220 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.

Initial Release (9 November):

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two missing teens who left their Bodden Town home on Monday 7 November, and have not returned home since.

Jahsmine Ebanks, age 14, was last seen wearing brown leggings and a long sleeve black and white stripe top.  She is described as 5ft 4 inches tall, dark complexion, and medium built. Kimora Smith, age 14, was last seen in a green top and dark green short. She is described as 5ft 4 inches tall, dark complexion and medium built.

Photographs of each girl is attached.

Officers are encouraging Jahsmine, and Kimora to return to their Bodden Town home or attend the nearest police station immediately. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is encouraged to call the Bodden Town Police Station at 947-2220 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.