Sunday, April 19, 2026

MISSING: Virgil Bascombe

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The Royal Barbados Police Force is seeking the assistance of the general public in locating a missing British national.

He is Virgil Bascombe, 52, who arrived on the island between 2013 and 2016 and was residing in Newcastle, St John.

He left home between 8 a.m. Wednesday, October 13 and 12:45 p.m. the following day and has not returned.

Bascombe is approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, has a muscular build and a dark complexion. His face is oval, he has short dreadlocks, a bulbous nose, large eyes, and thick lips. He walks with a limp and speaks with a British accent.

Anyone who may know the whereabouts of Virgil Bascombe is asked to contact the District ‘C’ Police Station at telephone number 416-8200, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIPS (8477), or the nearest police station. (PR/SAT)

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