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Elderly Woman Safely Reunited With Family After Community Effort

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Police Appeal for Public’s Help to Reunite Elderly Woman With Family
Clovis Isylma Thomas

An elderly woman who was found wandering along Bathlodge Main Road earlier today has been safely reunited with her family, according to a release from the Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda.

Police identified the woman as Ms. Clovis Isylma Thomas of Martin’s Village. Authorities say she was discovered by concerned citizens who quickly alerted the police, prompting a coordinated effort to locate her relatives.

Thanks to the swift response from both the public and law enforcement, Ms. Thomas’s family members were contacted and she was returned home safely.

In their statement, the Police Administration extended heartfelt gratitude to everyone who shared information and assisted in the search, emphasizing that community vigilance remains essential in safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

The release also underscored the importance of continued public cooperation in ensuring timely and safe outcomes when such incidents occur.

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Comments (11)

  • Jacob November 26, 2025, 10:47 AM

    Imagine if no one had seen her. The outcome could have been tragic. Better precautions are overdue

  • Tromos November 25, 2025, 11:39 PM

    This is not just “one of those things” proper care includes safety planning

  • Informed citizen November 25, 2025, 11:35 PM

    Happy she made it back home safe

  • Janice November 25, 2025, 7:51 PM

    She always go walking and they know that. Chupz

  • Lena November 25, 2025, 12:09 PM

    It’s worrying that she made it all the way onto the main road before anyone noticed she was missing

  • AM November 25, 2025, 11:38 AM

    Glad she’s safe, but this should never have happened. Someone clearly wasn’t paying close enough attention.

  • Layla November 25, 2025, 11:37 AM

    We can’t just rely on the public and police families must step up before situations reach this point

  • Grethel November 25, 2025, 11:26 AM

    Happy she is reunited with her family

  • Nicole November 25, 2025, 10:44 AM

    Families, let’s have round clock eyes on our elders!

  • Hadassah November 25, 2025, 10:42 AM

    We need safety for our elders! We understand they are now going off and we can’t blame them for wandering off! But we must ensure safety on their behalf

  • Apex Jones November 25, 2025, 9:21 AM

    We need to protect and look out for our elders

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