Police seek help to find missing teenage friends

(CNS): Aaliyah Wright Carter (16) and her 13-year-old friend, Naima Calita Tatum, have both been missing for over one week. Their friend, Joshua Whittaker (16), has also been missing since the 27 April. Police are urging the public to help them track the teenagers down and have warned the public that anyone who harbours or conceals a young person is guilty of an offence and liable to a $2,000 fine or three months in jail.

Aaliyah, who was last seen leaving her West Bay home on 23 April, is of medium build, about 5′ 5″ with a light complexion. At the time, she was wearing jean shorts, a grey and blue shirt and black slippers.

Naima, who was last seen at her home in Bodden Town on the same day, has a slim build, medium brown complexion and black natural hair.

Joshua was reported missing several days later. H is 6’5″ tall, with a slim build and a medium brown complexion. He has a high top with faded sides hairstyle. He was last seen wearing a camouflage hoodie, black shorts and black and white sneakers.

The RCIPS said no recent images of the teenagers were available (Whittaker’s picture is from 2023).

Anyone who knows where these teenagers are or sees them is asked to call 911 immediately. People can also call the George Town Police Station at 949-4222 or the MASH Unit at 649-6000.

Anonymous tips can be provided to the RCIPS Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777 or the website. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to caymancrimestoppers.com.