Urgent Search Underway for Missing St. Croix Man Known as "Smiley"

Raymond Ward, 62, last seen in late April, is known for frequenting Sion Farm and surrounding areas. Authorities urge public assistance in locating him; contact details provided for immediate reporting

ST. CROIX — The V.I. Police Department's Forensic/Identification Section of the Criminal Investigation Bureau has issued a critical missing person alert for 62-year-old Raymond Ward, also affectionately known as “Smiley.” Mr. Ward, a native of St. Kitts, was last seen by a family member on April 29, 2024, and has not been spotted since. Described as a Black male with a slim build, standing 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 147 pounds, Ward is easily recognizable by his brown and gray dreadlocks and light complexion. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans, with the color and type of his shoes unknown.