MARIGOT:--- The French Gendarmerie has issued an urgent public information alert following the worrisome disappearance of two teenage girls in St. Martin. Authorities are asking for the public's help to locate 14-year-old Etaicha Baly and 15-year-old Blandine Pierre, who have been missing since March 19, 2026.
According to the official alert, the two friends met near the Concordia neighborhood after their school classes ended. They did not return to their respective homes afterward. While the Gendarmerie notes that the girls have a history of leaving without parental permission, authorities are treating their current absence with high concern and urgency.
Police have provided descriptions to help the public identify the missing teens:
- Etaicha Baly: Born July 12, 2011. She has dark, curly hair, which she recently wore styled in two buns on top of her head.
- Blandine Pierre: Born January 19, 2011. She has dark hair styled in braids or twists.
The Gendarmerie urges anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Etaicha and Blandine to come forward immediately. Time is a critical factor in ensuring their safe return.
If you see the girls or have any details that could assist the search, please dial the emergency number 17 right away.
You can also contact the Judicial Support Section of the Saint Barthélémy and Saint Martin Gendarmerie directly by calling 05.90.52.33.88. Alternatively, you can provide information in person at their station located at 80A route de la savane, 97150 St
