Law enforcement authorities in Barbados are calling on members of the public to lend their support to an ongoing manhunt for a suspect identified as Tonio Thelstone Garnes, who goes by the aliases ‘Blacka’ and ‘Darkman’. Garnes is currently wanted by police for questioning in relation to a series of serious criminal investigations, prompting the official appeal for community assistance.
According to public statements released by the Barbados Police Service, the suspect’s last confirmed residential address was on King William Street in the parish of St Michael. Investigators have released a detailed physical description to help members of the public identify him: Garnes stands roughly five feet 10 inches tall, has a slim physique, and a dark complexion. Two distinct tattoos mark his body: an image of a firearm inked onto his right bicep, and the name ‘Nickolett’ tattooed on the right side of his neck.
Police officials have issued a direct request for Garnes to turn himself in voluntarily at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) headquarters located within the Oistins Police Station. They have confirmed that he is permitted to be accompanied by a legal representative of his own choosing when he surrenders.
For members of the public who may have information related to Garnes’ current location, law enforcement has provided multiple confidential and public contact channels. Tipsters can reach the Oistins CID directly at either 418-2609 or 418-2612, call the national police emergency hotline at 211, contact the independent Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 1-800-8477, or visit any local police station in person to share information.
In a critical reminder for the public, authorities have emphasized that intentionally hiding or providing aid to a person wanted by police constitutes a serious criminal offense under Barbados law. Individuals found guilty of harbouring a wanted suspect can face formal prosecution and corresponding legal penalties.