A man believed to be the prime suspect in the disappearance of a 21-year old St. Thomas woman is now in custody.
The missing woman has been identified as Abina Bertram, otherwise called Tashell, of Industry Hill.
It is reported that she left home about 10 o'clock Sunday morning to attend church in Morant Bay, but did not return home.
Calls to her phone went unanswered.
On Monday, the man called from Ms Bertram's phone and spoke with her mother demanding money for her release.
A report was made to the police and a search launched.
The police have intensified their search with assistance from the Canine Division.
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