UPDATE: VG residents on massive search for John Emmanuel
Mr Emmanuel was reported missing on May 22, 2015 by family members who said he was last seen late Wednesday on the Minor Road just behind his apartment building in the Gun Creek area. He presently suffers from early stage Alzheimer’s disease.
At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a white shirt, long jean pants and grey and white Timberland shoes. He is approximately 5’5 and dark in complexion.
This morning, May 25, 2015 the Virgin Gorda community came together in a big way to search for the well-known resident of North Sound, Virgin Gorda. The search includes a helicopter, a drone and organs of society, including the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIP).
This morning’s search was organised by Sister Islands Coordinator Mr Vincent O. Wheatley who told this news site that while there were other smaller searches conducted since the resident went missing, today is the biggest ever.
“We mounted a massive search this morning. We have about 40 volunteers and we started at Hog Heaven and worked our way down into Long Bay and Nail Bay. We also canvased the Bond area and we are now in the South Sound area,” said Mr Wheatley while speaking with this news site at approximately 9:57am today, May 25, 2015.
According to Mr Wheatley, the family of Mr Emmanuel is very confident he has not left the territory since his travel documents were found at his home.
In a release from the RVIPF Public Relations Unit later this morning, Ms Diane Drayton also alluded to the search and said, “Police continue their search for missing VG resident John Emmanuel. A search team assembled of largely civilians were out yesterday and are out today in the North Sound area in search of the Emmanuel who has been missing since Wednesday of last week.”
She further said police secured the help of a search dog in yesterday's search and will enlist the assistance of a helicopter for aerial search today. “Anyone who may have seen or know the whereabouts of John Emmanuel is asked to contact the Virgin Gorda Police Station through the RVIPF access number 311,” urged Ms Drayton.
Second elderly missing without a trace
While persons close to the missing 66-year old man are holding on to hopes that they will find him alive, one can hardly refrain from thinking of 77-year-old Anegadian Margarita Faulkner-Clinton.
Faulkner-Clinton was last seen on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at about 5:30pm on the main road in The Settlement and has since been missing without a trace.
See previous story published May 22, 2015
Alzheimer's stricken man missing in VG
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man who wandered away from his apartment in Gun Creek, North Sound, Virgin Gorda.
John Emmanuel, 66, was reported missing today by family members who said he was last seen late Wednesday on the Minor Road just behind his apartment building in the Gun Creek area. He presently suffers from early stage Alzheimer’s disease.
At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a white shirt, long jean pants and grey and white Timberland shoes. He is approximately 5’5 and dark in complexion.
Anyone who may have seen nor know the whereabouts of John Emmanuel is asked to contact the Virgin Gorda Police Station through the RVIPF access number 311.
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You're such an A#$h*le
Would you like someone to say this about your family if this happens to them or you?
The time you taking to posting such bullsh^& trash you should use that time to help find that man before it gets to late , he could be hurt or in serious danger.
Signs of wandering behaviour
- Returning from a regular walk or drive later than usual.
- Forgetting how to get to familiar places.
- Trying to fulfill former obligations, such as going to work.
- Trying to "go home" even when at home.
- Acting restless, pacing or making repetitive movements.
- Having difficulty locating familiar places like the bathroom, bedroom or dining room.
- Asking the where about of current or past friends and family.
- Acting as if doing a hobby or chore, but nothing gets done.
- Appearing lost in a new or changed environment."
For more information got to - alz.org
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