Owia man still missing

The family of a 51-year-old fisherman of Owia, who was reported missing on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, is still at a loss as to what has really happened to him.

Police and Coast Guard personnel were called in to assist after Robert ‘Robbie’ Lavia, who home around 5:00 a.m to go fishing in the area north of Owia, between Rock Gutter and Cramacou, did not return home by afternoon as usual.

Search operations were subsequently carried out along the northeastern coast of mainland St. Vincent by family members and the police with the assistance of the SVG Coast Guard Service.

During the search, a reel of fishing line believed to belong to Lavia was found.

Reportedly, a watch was also found and was identified by his girlfriend as belonging to the missing man.

The police is asking anyone with information that may assist in locating Lavia to contact the Owia Police Station at 457-6605, Police Control at 457-1211, or the nearest police station.