The search for missing US Army veteran Kevin Petway ended after police found out he was back home in New York. A report said that Ste Madeleine investigator Sgt Prescott spoke to 59-year-old Petway by phone yesterday morning. Petway, of Queens, New York, told police that after he left his wife Radica Petway’s home at Dooglin Street, Mt Stewart Village, Princes Town, he headed straight to Piarco Airport and left on a flight around 9 am Thursday.
He told the investigator he was “safe and sound” and had not been kidnapped. Radica confirmed that her husband had returned home, but did not say why he left the country. Instead she expressed thanks to those who assisted in searching for him.
“He was found and I am happy to know that he is back safe and sound. I would like to thank each and everyone who helped in the search and everything they have done for us, especially the T&T Police Service, the radio and television stations and the newspapers.” Petway, a US citizen who fought in the Vietnam war, and his wife, Radica, who has dual citizenship, were vacationing at her house.
Between 9 pm and 9.30 pm on Wednesday, he left the house, saying he was taking a walk to Jai’s Supermarket to buy a few items. After an hour passed and he had not returned, Petway became worried and contacted police. They later learned that the supermarket had closed at 8.30 pm.