Police launch search along Berbice River for missing girl

Police investigators of B Division yesterday launched a search in the Berbice River area, for a 12 year old New Amsterdam girl who had been reported missing since early June, as they continue their probe into the alleged abduction.

However, up to press time last evening there had been no word as to whether the police were successful in finding the missing girl or not.

Commander of B Division, Lyndon Alves who confirmed the search, stated that ranks had ventured to the area sometime around 5 am on Wednesday. However, he added that the 13 year old girl who had been rescued sometime in July is giving the police conflicting information.