64-Year-Old UWI Lecturer Goes Missing, Last Seen April 25

The missing woman was reported by her niece, who told police that Sylvia had not answered her or her family’s calls for some time.

Written by Anglina Byron

Published On 2025-05-02 10:10:50

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University of West Indies lecturer goes missing

The police officials are searching for a lecturer from the University of West Indies, who mysteriously disappeared without any trace. The missing person has been identified as a 64-years-old Michelle Sylvia John who resided at the Second Drive, Mt Dor road, in Champ Fleurs.  

The reports of the missing lady were made by her niece to the police authorities who stated that Sylvia has not been picking up her or her family’s calls since a while. While shedding light on her disappearance she stated that she last talked to her over WhatsApp at around 1:00 pm on April 25th.  

The niece further claimed that after consistently not answering the phone calls, she decided to visit her house only to find no trace of her. As per the niece, she visited the house on 30th April around 3:00 pm and added that there were no signs of chaos and the conditions seemed totally stable with every personal belonging intact.  

The niece also confirmed that there were no signs of forced entry or violence as well in the house. A report was immediately filed to the police officials, who stated that a probe has been launched to find her, and they are currently investigating to find her.  

As per the details shared by the police officials, John had an African descent, with dark brown complexion, short hair, brown eyes and wore glasses with hunched back.  

Notably, John has been employed as an Assistant Professor at the University of the West Indies and has been working there since years. While enquiries into her whereabouts are launched, teachers and other staff members are being questioned to find any trace about her.  

The authorities are urging the locals to share any information they have to share with the concerned authorities and report any information they have to their nearest Police station.