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Cayman Islands: from RCIPS – Juvenile charged/ Taser deployed/ UPDATE Missing Person FOUND

Missing Female Found

From RCIPS Thu, Jun 4, 2015 at 3:32 PM

Just after 10:00am Thursday 4 June 2015, the missing 16 year old female, Meggan Rankine who reportedly left home at the Francis Bodden’s Home on Monday 1 June 2015 has been located.

She was found in Lower Valley, Bodden Town safe and in good health. She has been transferred to a place of safety.

Juvenile Charged

A 15 year old male resident of Bodden Town arrested last Thursday on suspicion of burglary has now been charged with two counts of burglary at the ‘Look – Out Mini Mart’ on Anton Bodden Drive, Bodden Town between 26 May 2015 and 27 May 2015.

The accused was also charged with separate counts for theft and possession of a controlled drug. He appears before the court today.

TASER Deployment

Just after 11:00pm Sunday 31 May 2015 Uniform Officers from the Uniform Support Unit (USG) attended a call for service at a Vibe Lane, residence in West Bay. The report involved a disturbance at the address with a 25 year old male armed with a machete. On arrival, the responding officers were challenged by the accused in threatening manner as he advanced towards the officers, despite commands by the officers to drop the weapon; he continued to swing the machete at the officers.

TASERS were deployed to subdue the accused after he continued his aggressive advances and non-compliance. The accused was safely arrested without any serious injuries to himself or the officers. He was transported to the George Town Hospital where he was admitted under the care of a doctor in the Mental Health Unit.

The restraint, patience and professionalism exhibited by the armed officers in using a less lethal option other than the firearm was praised by their commanding officer, Detective Superintendent Robert Scotland. Mr. Scotland went on to say, ‘Had this incident occur in other jurisdictions, the results could have been much different’.

UPDATED: Cayman Islands: Missing persons – BOTH found – see above

UPDATE:

At 11:35am today Wednesday 3 June 2015, the teenager that was reported missing on Monday 1 June 2015 from an Esterly Tibbett’s Highway residence has been found and is in good health. The teenager reportedly spent time with a family member, unknown to the complainant.

The RCIPS wish to thank the public for their assistance.

Original story: Missing Person – 15 year old female

Approximately 3:10pm, Monday 1 June 2015 uniform officers from the George Town Police Station received a report of a missing 15 year old female, Jadee Eccleston of Esterly Tibbett’s Highway, George Town, she been missing since Monday afternoon.

She is described as being about 5’ 3” in height, brown complexion, has braided hair and weighs approximately 140 pounds. She was last seen, wearing a tank top and a plaid pajama bottom.

Anyone who knows her current whereabouts, or can supply information about her movements since 3:00pm on Monday 1 June 2015 should contact the George Town Police Station on 949 – 4222.

Missing Person – 16 year old female

RankineApproximately 5:50pm Monday 1 June 2015, Uniform Officers from the Bodden Town Police Station received a report of a missing 16 year old female, Meggan Rankine of the Francis Bodden’s Girls’ Home in Bodden Town.

She was last seen around 10:00am Monday 1 June 2015, when she left home for work at a Savannah restaurant, she was not present at pick up time around 4:00pm.

She is described as being around 5’ 4” in height, brown complexion and weighs about 140 pounds. She was last seen wearing a red polo shirt, black pants, and black shoes.

Anyone who knows her current whereabouts ,or can supply information about her movements since 10:00am Monday 1 June 2015 should contact the Bodden Town Police Station on 649 2220 or 947 2240.

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