Former teacher missing

The family of Rainford Crosbourne is desperately searching for him after the 71-year-old went missing from home in Willowdene, Spanish Town, Saturday afternoon.

Crosbourne, otherwise known as Crosie, Maas Ren or Uncle Ren, was last seen wearing grey cargo shorts and a grey and white shirt with matching slippers.

According to his niece, Marsha Lounds, Crossbourne suffers from dementia, and it is believed that he wandered away from home in the early afternoon on Saturday.

“We are so distressed that Uncle Ren is missing. He is such a kind man and we are praying for his safe return,” said Lounds.

Upon discovering his disappearance, the family alerted the Jamaica Constabulary Force.

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Crosbourne is a retired secondary school teacher and army reserve officer.

If anyone has information about his whereabouts or has seen him, please contact, 876-481-7219 or 876-412-0350.