Family Fears for Missing 21-Year-Old as Police Launch Search for Yobachi Charles

Charles has not been seen since leaving his Armstrong Road home early Friday morning, prompting an urgent appeal for public assistance.

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A family is anxiously awaiting answers after a 21-year-old man disappeared on Friday morning, prompting police to turn to the public for help locating him.

Yobachi Charles of Armstrong Road reportedly left his home at approximately 7:45 a.m. on October 30 and has not returned. His whereabouts remain unknown.

Charles is described as approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, dark in complexion and slim in build, with his hair styled in cornrows.

He was last seen wearing cream-coloured short pants and a white T-shirt, and carrying a black crossbody bag.

With concerns growing over his safety, police are urging anyone who may have seen Charles or has information that could help establish his whereabouts to come forward.

Information can be reported to the Grays Farm Police Station at 462-0481.

Police are also appealing directly to Charles to contact his family or the nearest police station to let them know he is safe.

The Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda has thanked the public for its continued assistance and cooperation.

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