Law enforcement officials in Antigua and Barbuda are turning to the public for urgent support as they work to trace a 75-year-old local woman reported missing earlier this week. According to an official announcement released by the Office of Strategic Communications (STRATCOM) of the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda on Friday, August 28, 2026, Salomie James, a resident of Pigotts Village, is the individual at the center of the search operation.
Authorities confirmed that James was last spotted in the Pigotts region in the early hours of the same Friday that the missing person report was issued. At the time of her disappearance, witnesses noted that she was dressed in a light blue nightgown and a pair of worn brown slippers, a detail that police hope will help community members recognize her if they encounter her.
Investigating officers have already begun active inquiries into James’ possible whereabouts, but they are emphasizing that public vigilance will be critical to bringing the search to a safe conclusion. Police are specifically calling on residents of Pigotts Village and neighboring communities to remain alert and keep an eye out for any individual matching James’ description.
Members of the public who have seen James in recent hours, or who hold any piece of information that could help law enforcement pinpoint her location, are instructed to reach out to authorities without delay. The primary contact for tips is the Parham Police Station, reachable directly at 463-2060, but officials note that any local police station can accept information that will advance the search.
To expand the scope of the search, police are also encouraging community members to conduct quick checks of locations where an elderly disoriented person might seek shelter. This includes private residential yards, outlying surrounding properties, unused abandoned buildings, and any other isolated or enclosed spaces that James could have wandered into.
Senior officials with the Police Administration have expressed gratitude in advance for the public’s willingness to cooperate in this effort. Their core priority remains locating Salomie James safe and unharmed, and facilitating her quick reunion with her waiting family.