By: Staff Writer
June 28, 2024
The Bahamas Police have ramped up their search for missing American woman Taylor Casey who was last seen at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat on Paradise Island in Nassau on June 19.
Police have so far used drones, their canine unit and divers in their search for Casey, but up to yesterday had turned up nothing that pointed to her whereabouts, investigators reported to the local media.
Employees from the retreat reported her missing last Thursday after she failed to attend some classes, Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings said.
“They were having sessions and classes and when they didn’t see her show up, they became very, very concerned and alerted authorities immediately after they recognized that she did not show up for her class,” she said.
“Since that report was made, we have conducted an extensive investigation into the matter.
“This afternoon we updated the family of Taylor as to where we are in the investigation. We have a very good relationship and they are very pleased with the investigations thus far and we will continue to collaborate with them as the investigation continues into this matter.
“Let me say that our priority is to find Taylor and to find Taylor in good health.”
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat told ABC News it is cooperating with authorities on the investigation.
“The Ashram is asking anyone with information on Ms. Casey to contact the local police,” the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas said in a statement on Tuesday.
Casey’s family has traveled to the Bahamas amid the investigation and met with police on Wednesday, Skippings said.
Her mother, Colette Seymore, said it is unlike Casey to disappear like this and she is concerned for her safety.
“Taylor always calls me, keeps in touch. Taylor sent me beautiful pictures from the Bahamas, Taylor in the ocean,” Seymore told an international news outlet. “We want Taylor home. We need Taylor in our lives. We miss Taylor.”