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8-y-o boy missing after last seen at playfield in Gregory Park, St Catherine

Published:Sunday | May 25, 2025 | 11:33 AM
Navardo, who is autistic, is of dark complexion and slim build, a police statement said Sunday. 
Navardo, who is autistic, is of dark complexion and slim build, a police statement said Sunday. 

The police have activated a high alert for eight-year-old Navardo Blackburn of Queens Avenue, Gregory Park, St Catherine, who has been missing since yesterday.

Navardo, who is autistic, is of dark complexion and slim build, a police statement said Sunday.

Reports from the Caymanas police are that Navardo was last seen at a playfield in his community about 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.

His mode of dress at the time is unknown, and he has not been seen or heard from since.

Anyone with information on Navardo whereabouts is asked to contact the Caymanas Police at (876) 988-1719, call the police 119 emergency number, or visit the nearest police station.

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