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Pregnant Willie Mae Pratt Centre Teen Recaptured
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A 16-year-old pregnant girl who escaped lawful custody during an appointment at a clinic on Shirley Street is back in custody.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A 16-year-old pregnant girl who escaped lawful custody during an appointment at the Adolescent Health Clinic on Shirley Street is back in custody.
Police say the teen, a resident of the Willie Mae Pratt Centre for Girls since September 2022, escaped on March 9.
On Tuesday, the teen was recaptured at a home in the area of Windsor Place. She was arrested by officers from operation ceasefire, who were acting on a tip.
They say she was found in good health.
Social Services Minister Obie Wilchcombe addressed the matter before walking into the House of Assembly Tuesday morning.
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