Despite a number of public appeals and extensive searches, 31-year-old Guyanese national Hemerson Gonzalez has not been traced. Mr. Gonzalez was last seen leaving his friend’s house in Spotts Newlands around 5.30pm on Tuesday, 11 December 2012.

As the days pass officers are becoming increasingly concerned about his health as he had been suffering from severe vomiting before he went missing. There have been no confirmed sightings of Mr. Gonzalez since Tuesday afternoon and he has not been in contact with friends or sought medical attention.

Detective Superintendent Marlon Bodden is urging anyone who has seen Mr. Gonzalez, or who is aware of his current whereabouts, to contact the police immediately to ensure that he receives urgent welfare and medical attention.

Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) officers along with the Air Operation Unit carried out an extensive search for Mr. Gonzalez without success.

Police officers have been out on the streets handing out flyers with Mr. Gonzalez picture on it. A team of officers are continuing the search.

The lead investigating officer in this disappearance is Detective Sergeant Charmane Huntley who can be reached at George Town Police Station Criminal Investigation Department 9494222.

The RCIPS Major Incident Room has been activated at The George Town Police Station.

The RCIPS spokesperson said, “No matter how insignificant your information may appear to you we would like to hear from you.”

Information can be passed on the following numbers 925-7240 / 926-3975, or via the confidential Crime Stoppers line 800-8477(TIPS). A dedicated e-mail address has also been set up for information. That address is [email protected]