Family praying for Shannon’s safe return

Banfield, who resides in Santa Cruz, was last seen at about 4 pm leaving the bank’s Independence Square, Port-of-Spain branch, to purchase items on Charlotte Street.

The last conversation Banfield had with her mother was at 4.45 pm on the same afternoon.

Banfield’s mother, Sherry-Ann Lopez, told Newsday, “We are claiming it in the name of Jesus that Shannon will return home safely because she is a strong believer in the Lord and we have to continue to think positively and continue praying for her safe return.” Lopez indicated that some police officers visited the family and spoke with them yesterday afternoon to keep them updated on the progress of the case.

She said Banfield only started at the bank a couple of months ago and is known to be a fun and loving person.

She said Shannon is an active member at the San Juan Seventh Day Adventist Church and they too are praying for her to return home safely.

“God is in control. I am a little stronger today because of all the prayers we are having.

I know for a fact, wherever she is, that she is praying. I am pleading with the public if they know anything or may have seen anything unusual, please come forward so we can use the information to find Shannon.” Republic Bank’s Group Marketing and Communications General Manager, Michelle Palmer-Keizer, said “We are saddened by this incident and concerned for the welfare of Ms. Banfield. We have been advised that the matter is with the police and that they are pursuing their investigations.

We care about the well-being of every member of our team and we look forward to her safe return.” Anyone with information of Banfield’s whereabouts can contact the nearest police station or call 765-5165 or 745-0967.