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VIPD Seeking Help to Locate 12-Year-Old Runaway Child, 44-Year-Old Missing Woman

ST. THOMAS — The V.I. Police Department is seeking the community's help to locate 12-year-old Samijah Leerdam of Estate  Mariendahl, who the V.I.P.D. said ran away from home. Also missing is 44-year-old Eduviges Mercedes Amparo, who was last seen on April 15. Runaway Child  According to the police department, the child's father reported her missing, stating that she was last seen at her home at around 1:00 a.m. on Monday, April 18. Samijah attends the Bertha C. Boshulte Middle School, according to police. If you know of Samijah's whereabouts or have seen her, the V.I.P.D. is asking that you contact the Juvenile Bureau at 340-715-5540, 340-715-5541, 340-715-5542 or call 911. Missing Woman  On Saturday, April 16, at approximately 6:10 p.m. the Major Crime Unit received information of a person reported missing. The MCU was informed that a Hispanic female who was later identified as Eduviges Mercedes Amparo, was last seen at her residence located in the Market Square area in St...