Local law enforcement in the St. George parish has launched an active search for 12-year-old Ariel Holder, a resident of Crescent Drive in the Bridgecot Terrace neighborhood, who has been officially listed as a missing person. The teen was last confirmed in public view at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, before her whereabouts became unaccounted for, prompting concerned family members to file a formal missing person report with authorities. To aid members of the public in identifying Ariel if they encounter her, police have released a detailed physical description: she stands roughly five feet five inches tall, has a medium build, and a brown complexion. Distinct facial features include a long face shape, broad forehead, small nose, and full thick lips, with her hair styled in single braids at the time of her disappearance. Witnesses confirm she was last spotted wearing a plain white vest paired with blue shorts that feature distinct white vertical stripes running down each outer side. The Royal Barbados Police Force is urging any community member who may have seen Ariel, has information about her movements on the day she went missing, or can share any details related to her current location to reach out immediately. Members of the public can submit tips anonymously or directly by contacting District ‘B’ Police Station at the phone numbers 430-7625 or 437-4311, the 24/7 Police Emergency line at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477, or visit their closest local police precinct to relay relevant information. Authorities emphasize that even seemingly minor, unimportant details could prove critical to safely locating the missing adolescent and reuniting her with her family as quickly as possible.
