A British teenager disappeared while shopping in the Caribbean. Her family has stated that they are desperate to find her. Officials are investigating the possibility of kidnapping.
Delika White Lezama (13 years old), from West London, vanished while visiting her grandmother in Trinidad two weeks ago.
At 4pm on 17/12, she was last seen at a corner store near her grandmother’s home in Sangre Grande.
Delika’s mother and younger brother started a frenetic search for her, which continues today after Delika realized she hadn’t returned home ten minutes later.
Danika, her older sister, posted on Facebook that she was still missing. Is anyone aware of her whereabouts or seen it? We are desperate to find her.”
Although messages sent to Delika’s mobile phone were received, they appear not to be read.
Local search and rescue teams are currently investigating whether Delika was kidnapped.
The Anti Kidnapping Unit of the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service is providing assistance.
The Foreign Office stated that they were supporting the family of a British boy who was reported missing in Trinidad and Tobago and have been in contact with the authorities.
Local police claim she was wearing a pink top and a black skirt, as well as pink and white Nike Air Force trainers when she disappeared.
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Delia White, her mother who hails from Greenford, said to The Mirror that her daughter didn’t appear upset or angry after she left. There was nothing that would have caused her to run.
“I don’t know of anyone who could kidnap her in particular, but everybody knows us, the entire community knows us and that I travel from the UK to visit my mum every day.”
She said, “My seven-year old son is also here. I’m trying to be strong for him.” “At the moment, I don’t even have the energy to express how I feel.”
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact Sangre Grande police.