UPDATE: Two of three teens who were reported missing were found; however, the police are still trying to locate Shania Beckford.
Police said shortly before 10:40PM last night, 13 March, officers responded to a report that missing teens, Jahsmine Ebanks, Shania Beckford, and Jemma Watson, had been seen on Seven Mile Public Beach, in the vicinity of the former Calico Jacks site. Officers in the area attended the location and Jahsmine and Jemma were taken into custody; however, Shania evaded the officers and ran south along the beach, with officers subsequently losing sight of her.
(CMR) Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Jahsmine Ebanks, 15-year-old Shania Beckford, and 16-year-old Jemma Watson, who were reported missing on Tuesday evening, 7 March.
The RCIPSD said the teens attended school at John Gray High School and the University College of the Cayman Islands that morning but were not seen at the time they were to be picked up. They were later seen in George Town on Walkers Road and in the Windsor Park area.

Jahsmine was last seen wearing grey joggers and a t-shirt and is described as 5'4″ inches tall, of dark complexion, and medium build.

Shania was last seen wearing black tights and a grey t-shirt. She is described as being about 4’9” tall, of medium build and brown complexion, with curly brown hair.

Jemma was wearing black tights and a white t-shirt. She is described as about 5’7” tall, of brown complexion, with brown eyes and short black hair.
Officers are encouraging Jahsmine, Shania, and Jemma to return to their West Bay home or attend the nearest police station immediately. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is encouraged to call the West Bay Police Station at 949-3999.
Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via their Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777 or via their website.
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