12-Year-Old Shawn Ezekiel Chiddick is Missing
Authorities are appealing to the public for assistance in locating 12-year-old Shawn “Ezekiel” Chiddick, who has been reported missing from Falmouth.
Shawn was last seen at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Friday in the vicinity of Falmouth. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing plaid shorts, a blue T-shirt, and rubber slippers.
As a special needs child, both the police and Shawn’s family express deep concern for his safety and well-being.
Anyone with any information about Shawn’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at 462-3913, the Liberta Police Station at 460-1002, or the nearest police station.
The Police Administration, along with Shawn’s family, expresses gratitude for the community’s ongoing support and cooperation in the efforts to safely bring him back home. loved ones.
This story was first published by Antigua News on August 1, 2025: antigua.news/2025/08/01/12-year-old-shawn-ezekiel-chiddick-is-missing. © 2025 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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