Police Commissioner Gary Griffith is pleading with persons to desist from sharing baseless claims that kidnap victim Andrea Bharatt has been found dead, as he points out that such actions only serve to further traumatize the young woman’s family. 

In a statement to clarify the matter, Griffith, who is leading the search for Bharatt, said he has been bombarded with calls and messages from the media and concerned citizens asking if the social media posts were correct.

He also took notice of the fact that persons on social media have been sending condolences to the family of the victim, believing that the social media posts are accurate.

Griffith reiterated that Ms Bharatt, 23, was seen entering a taxi in Arima last Friday and she has not been seen since.