Gov't alerts public of missiing Cruise ship passenger
-the Colombian national arrived aboard the Norwegian Sky on April 7
The government of the Virgin Islands is appealing to residents for help in locating Mr John Fredy Patarroyo Avellaneda, a Colombian national. Photo: Facebook
In a bulletin issued today, Thursday, April 9, 2026, officials stated, “The public is asked to assist with the location of Mr John Fredy Patarroyo Avellaneda of Colombia, pictured below.” Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The government of the Virgin Islands is appealing to residents for help in locating Mr John Fredy Patarroyo Avellaneda, a Colombian national.
In a bulletin issued today, Thursday, April 9, 2026, officials stated, “The public is asked to assist with the location of Mr John Fredy Patarroyo Avellaneda of Colombia, pictured below.”
Mr Patarroyo Avellaneda arrived in the Territory aboard the cruise ship Norwegian Sky on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, and has not returned to the ship or legally departed the territory since then.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Mr Patarroyo Avellaneda is encouraged to contact the Department of Immigration at 468-4705 or 468-4754, or the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Hotline at 311.
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