The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has disclosed that six men from Haiti who were scheduled to attend the Special Olympic USA Games in Orlando, Florida, are missing.
According to Sheriff’s office, the men, identified as: Antione Joseph Mithon, 32; Nicholson Fontilus, 20; Peter Mianovich Berlus, 19; Anderson Petit-Frere, 18; Steevenson Jacquet, 24; and Oriol Jean, 18, were last seen in Kissimmee, Florida, on the 6th of June around 2:30 p.m. when they turned in the keys to their hotel rooms. The men left their personal belongings behind.
Harping on the development, authorities said they believe the disappearance is an isolated incident, and no foul play is suspected.
The Special Olympics, in a statement, said five of the missing men “are not Special Olympics athletes” and one “is an adult with an intellectual disability.”
Also, the Special Olympics noted that “the well-being of these delegates is our foremost concern.”
“Local authorities have indicated they have no reason to believe the health and safety of any of the individuals is at risk. To expand the reach and effectiveness of law enforcement’s efforts to locate these individuals, they have been reported as missing persons.”
It is imperative to note that the Special Olympics, which are being held at several central Florida venues including ESPN’s Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World, began on June 6.
Local reports quoted authorities at the sheriff’s office to have said they are working with Walt Disney World, the Special Olympics and other local law enforcement agencies.
More importantly, anyone with information is urged to contact local law enforcement, as well as the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.Â
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