False Allegation
The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force has fully investigated the circumstances surrounding the report of a suspected abduction of a male minor.
A report was lodged at the Grand Turk Police Station on Sunday 05th May 2024.
Detectives attached to the Criminal Investigations Department conducted a detailed interview with the minor and a female relative following which a forensic review of an identified scene.
Head of Crime, Safeguarding, Public Protection and Intelligence Superintendent Dean Holden said, “As a result of this investigation, it has been established that there was no such kidnapping or any other offences committed against the child, who has now admitted that the allegation was false.
“Whilst this is very disappointing, it should be acknowledged that the child’s mother acted swiftly by bringing her son to the police station as soon as possible when she learnt that the allegation was false. Police Officers are now engaging with the child and his mother to address the false allegation and provide any support with referrals to support services about any vulnerability.
“I would like to thank local members of the community for their response to the initial media release in support of the RTCIPF and reassure the public that the RTCIPF will always take such allegations seriously and conduct comprehensive investigations in striving to protect our communities”.
The RTCIPF asks the public to notify the closest police station, contact 911, the Serious Crime Unit at 231-1842, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, and anonymously give any information on illegal activity.
Additionally, persons are encouraged to download the CrimeStoppers P3 app and share information.