JCF launches #WantedMenJa campaign for lent

The Jamaica Constabulary Force has  launched a Wanted Persons’ Campaign for Lent, which runs from Sunday, February 25 to Friday, March 30.

The campaign, which has been dubbed ‘What Are You Giving Up for Lent?’ urges Jamaicans to report wanted persons in their communities.

According to the police,  photographs of wanted persons will be shared daily via the various JCF social media pages.

The JCF is reminding that it is an offence to harbour criminals.

It is also urging members of the public to support the initiative. 

Meanwhile, the police have renewed their appeal for several individuals, listed as wanted, to immediately surrender.

Nineteen persons, including at least one woman identified as Nichola DaCosta, are wanted for several murders and other crimes across the island.

They are Charles Hamilton, otherwise called ‘Tuggy Tuggy', who is said to frequent Annotto Bay in St Mary and Nico Samuels, otherwise called ‘Bowsa’ who frequents Jenkins Corner and Barrett Town in St James.

Ian Thomas, also known as ‘Scallie’, who frequents Gulf and Gregory Park in St Catherine is wanted for a triple murder.

Also wanted are Christopher Boyd, otherwise called ‘Plank’, Shaneil Lutan and Ryan Peterkin also called Ratty. The three men frequent a number of communities in St James.

The police are also looking for Kolanri Tyrell, Akeem Johnson, otherwise called ‘Bobo Sparks’, and Orean Thomas, otherwise called ‘Blue’.

The list also includes Rory Headlam, otherwise called ‘Bowa’, Bryan Johnson of Bull Bay, St Andrew, Bunny Grant,  Anthony Powell and Bryan Forbes.

Othneil Smith, otherwise called ‘Neil’, Horace Raphael, Mark Wright, otherwise called ‘Highgrade’and Burton Shearer, who frequents Church Lincoln district and Grange Hill in Westmoreland are also wanted. 

Anyone knowing the whereabouts of these persons is being asked to call the JCF tip line at 811, Crime Stop at 311, the nearest Police Station or by using the Stay Alert application.

The Criminal Investigations Branch Headquarters will also be accepting tips at 922-2380.