Woman missing, male acquaintance surrenders to police

Simms of Rampersad Trace, Rochard Road, Penal was last seen on Saturday leaving a Penal restaurant in the company of a man who, investigators say, was known to her and who, according to reports, had promised to find her a job. Relatives said Simms was laid off as a waitress two weeks ago and they believe she knew the man from his visits to the restaurant as he was a regular customer.

“He had promised to help her get a job and she left home saying she was going to meet him,” her worried aunt, Jennifer Hamid, told Newsday.

When Simms did not return home on Saturday, loved ones became worried and on Sunday reported her missing to officers at the Penal Police Station. The surveillance camera at the eating establishment has since confirmed that Simms met the man and spent time with him. They were also captured leaving the restaurant together just around one o’clock on Saturday afternoon.

Hamid said yesterday, “He gave up himself to the police but we still can’t find my niece.” Simms was last seen dressed in a maroon coloured top, black pants and a pair of slippers.

Anyone with information can contact the Anti Kidnapping Squad, Penal Police Station or the nearest police station.