Missing woman’s search paused, family determined to find answers

The search for 40-year-old Stacie-Ann Haynes, who has been missing for almost a week, was paused on Tuesday, but her family remains steadfast in their efforts to find her.

Haynes was last seen around 7 p.m., last week. At the time she was wearing a white, blue and red Tommy Hilfiger shirt, long blue jeans, and brown Michael Kors slides.

Stacie-Ann is described as about five feet, seven inches tall, with a dark complexion, brown eyes, thick lips, and wearing her hair in a ponytail style. She has several tattoos, including the words DAVISHA on her right arm, HYACINTH on her left forearm, and TONYISHA with a drawing of Minnie Mouse over her right breast. She also has a tattoo on her lower left leg with candies and cupcakes.

“The support is tremendous,” said brother Dale Haynes, who has been at the forefront of the search. “We’ve had police, politicians, lawyers, and everyday people coming together to help in the search. We’ve covered areas in St John and St Philip, but so far, there’s been no sign of her.”

The family is growing increasingly concerned as each day passes without news.

“All we need is closure, whether she’s alive or deceased. It’s all about those three children,” Haynes said, referring to Stacie-Ann’s children, ages five, 12, and 22.

The search has taken on a renewed sense of urgency amid growing concern there may be foul play. Haynes suggested that his sister’s disappearance may be linked to a suspicious transaction involving her car.

“This is really, really hard,” Haynes admitted. “You hear about these things, but until it happens to you, it’s a different story. We just want to know what happened.”

Despite the challenges, the Haynes family remains determined to find answers. “We’re prepared for whatever the outcome may be, but we need to know the truth,” Dale Haynes said.

The family, with the assistance of the police, has planned another search operation in the coming days, which will include the use of drones and search dogs. This follows earlier search efforts that utilised similar resources.

(LG)