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Turning back to Belize City, tonight the family of 18-year-old Jaswant Brooks is worried sick about his whereabouts. He left his home in the Lake I area on Monday, and he was only supposed to go to the nearby shop to buy some items. 

But, he never came back, and 3 days later his family is worried sick. They haven't heard from him, and say that he has never stayed away from home like this before. Today, police told us that they offering all the help they can:

Supt. Alejandro Cowo - OC, CIB
"On Tuesday, Mr. Kent Brooks visited the Precinct 2 Police station reported that his son, Jaswant Brooks, 18 years of age, was last seen on Monday when he left from his residence, en route to go purchase some items within the vicinity. So far, Mr. Brooks cannot be located. Police have conducted several searches in the George Price Highway, but up to now, he has not been located. We are working along with the family members and other groups to try and locate the male person. The family is saying that he is a person who keeps to himself. He does not mingle with anybody, and he does not do this kind of thing. He has never been out for so many days. That is why they are concerned, and that is why we are looking and assisting them with the many searches in the [different] areas."

Reporter
"Is it believed that the disappearance of Mr. Brooks is, in any way, related to any recent murders that we have currently in the Belize District?"

Supt. Alejandro Cowo
"That is what we are hearing from different sources, but however, we are following other leads, as we have, likewise."

Today, the family received information that the body might be in the vicinity of Burdon canal.  We saw police looking in the area and we are told the Coast Guard had been diving - but nothing was found. 

If you have any information that can help the family, you are encouraged to contact them at telephone numbers 629-7970 or 631-7793, or contact the police.