Police Officers Continue Search For 14-Year-Old
Police officers continued their search for 14-year-old Destiny Winters this morning, with the police saying they believe “there is potential imminent risk to the 14-year-old CedarBridge Academy student and renews the appeal for the public’s assistance in finding her.”
A police spokesperson said, “Police officers continued their search for 14-year-old Destiny Winters this morning [Tuesday, January 21st], eleven days after she left her designated Government Care Facility without permission on the evening of Friday, January 10th.
“The teen remains unaccounted for and despite searching several locations this morning, she was not located by police. However, efforts to confirm her whereabouts are ongoing.
“The Bermuda Police Service believes that there is potential imminent risk to the 14-year-old CedarBridge Academy student and renews the appeal for the public’s assistance in finding her.
“As a reminder, Destiny is described as brown complexioned, approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing around 130 pounds with her hair said to be dyed black, short and curly.
“She was last seen wearing a black rain jacket, shorts as well as black Nike sneakers and is known to frequent locations in Pembroke including Fentons Drive, Parsons Road, St. Augustine Hill, Middletown, One Way Deepdale and The Glebe Road.
“Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 14-year-old Destiny Winters is urged to immediately call police on 295-0011 or her designated Government Care Facility on 292-3699.
“The public is reminded that harbouring a juvenile is an offence punishable under the law.”
Update: A private citizen has offered a $500 reward for any information which can assist in locating Destiny.
