UPDATE: Missing 16-year-old Shagada Gonsalves Found Safe

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16-Year-Old Shagada Gonsalves

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda is pleased to inform the public that 16-year-old Shagada Gonsalves has been found.

Police are carrying out further investigations.

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We extend our sincere gratitude to the public for their overwhelming support, and information shared during the search.

Thank you once again for your continued support and trust.

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Comments (8)

  • Anonymous May 2, 2025, 3:13 PM

    Happy to hear that investigations are continuing. Those who were involved in her ‘disappearance’ must be held accountable. And we must not exclude the parents…
    Reply
  • Juju Bee May 2, 2025, 5:28 PM

    No comments. I fes up right now
    Reply
    • Olly May 3, 2025, 5:16 AM

      Yeah
      Reply
  • Antigua Surf May 2, 2025, 7:11 PM

    The girls from sunshine home just run away to get service and return. You know how these troublesome teenagers stay
    Reply
    • Unruly One May 2, 2025, 11:36 PM

      Antigua Surf, i believe you. A lot of them not missing they gone go do the nasty then come back. Cant truet these kids
      Reply
    • Omg May 5, 2025, 6:24 PM

      Nobody like y’all😂y’all must remember y’all was once our age chupzzz
      Reply
  • Rhea May 2, 2025, 7:13 PM

    At least she’s safe. Thats important
    Reply
  • Anonymous May 3, 2025, 9:26 AM

    She went for bud then return when she done service the buds. Will happen again soon.
    Reply

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