The person accused of abducting a six-year-old lady from her college in Clarendon has been remanded in custody till February 2026, because the case continues earlier than the Clarendon Parish Courtroom.
The accused is 44-year-old Jeffrey McKenzie, in any other case referred to as “Face.” When he appeared in court docket final Thursday, a psychiatric analysis was ordered by the presiding decide.
McKenzie has been charged with abduction, assault occasioning precise bodily hurt, larceny from the individual, together with different critical offences.
In accordance with studies, on December 9, McKenzie reportedly went to the kid’s college, took her by the hand, and led her away from the compound. The incident was subsequently reported to the police, prompting the issuance of an Ananda Alert.
McKenzie’s actions have been minimize quick alongside the Bustamante Freeway, the place he was intercepted by Hayes Division Councillor Scean Barnswell and his spouse. The couple reportedly recognised the kid from {a photograph} that was circulating in a group group chat.
McKenzie was subsequently handed over to the police, whereas the kid was safely reunited together with her mother and father.
The matter has raised renewed considerations about college security, as investigations proceed.
