Jamaican family worried after US National goes missing

Whyte, who hails from May Pen, Clarendon in Jamaica, was last seen by family members on December 29, 2022 stated local media the Stamford Advocate, citing Stamford Police Capt. Diedrich Hohn.

Closed circuit television (CCTV) footage showed Whyte in his red 2002 Ford Explorer driving from Bridgeport back to Stamford, but he did not reach home. Police later found Whyte’s van unoccupied on the highway. In the van, they found his wallet and iPhone, reported the Stamford Police Department, but the immediate area around the vehicle was clear of any additional evidence. 

The mysterious disappearance of Whyte, popularly called ‘Ming’ back in Jamaica, has left relatives here worried and puzzled.

Whyte, who is now a US citizen, works in the construction industry for a living. He lives with his wife and two children.

Nicardo Whyte, his son, told Connecticut News12 that his dad has no medical issues.

The situation is taking a toll on the family, with Nicardo writing on his personal Facebook account on January 18: “It's been 20 days and still missing, if you (sic) seen this man or know something or anything can help plz don't hesitate to call Stamford PD.”

Nicardo subsequently told Old Harbour News: “Basically he was here at 6:05 pm in Bridgeport up by the house. He left around 6:30 pm and said he’s going home to Stamford. The car was left between exits 18 and 17 on the I-95. That’s around 9:30 pm going southbound on the I-95, like heading to New York. I called his phone around three times the night, left him a voice message; nothing. Then the next day I called the cops. The phone was found in the car and the key and an insert wallet and he was nowhere to be found. The cops went in search for him with dogs and they came up with nothing.”

A popular jeweler in May Pen before immigrating to the United States, Whyte always remain in touch with his relatives back home, visiting Jamaica at least twice each year. His last visit was sometime in October of last year.

His 90-year-old mother, Matilda Whyte, struck an optimistic tone even though the situation makes her worry more with each day that passes.

“I cry, I cry, I don’t want to cry no more,” she said. “Let’s hope we will see him one day. Let’s hope so. It’s hard right now. He’s always calling and checking up on us. We would see him on the phone whenever he doesn’t come down in person. It is a blessing to know that I have a son like ‘Ming’. It’s a blessing to all of us to know that we have someone like him to reason with at any time.”

Errol’s sister, Marlene White, says the elder brother was like a father to the younger siblings.

“‘Ming is my brother and friend. I could share anything and everything with him whether seriously or jokingly. Sometimes I am just sad at just the thought that I might not see him again. I can’t sleep. I have little or no appetite. I am accustomed to him visiting Jamaica and I am so heartbroken right now. Wherever I go I keep wondering what could be the possible cause of his disappearance.

“He works very hard. He cannot keep still. He has to be doing something. And not just something, but something productive. I can’t see the reason why someone would want to hurt him.”

“It’s been very stressful on all of us,” added Paula Whyte, who is Errol’s niece. “Me and my uncle have been very close; and he is the most sweet and kindhearted person I have ever known.

“He is a no nonsense person and loves when you try in life. He’s a motivator, but we just want him back or see him again. 

“There are no words to express how am feeling. I can’t eat or sleep. It just hurts not knowing were my uncle is or what happen to him. The family is praying and hoping that we hear or know something soon. May God give us strength to have faith.”