Police Step Up Search for Missing Dangriga Man, Lidahni Martinez

Police are intensifying their search for answers in the disappearance of a young man from Dangriga. Twenty three year old Lidahni Martinez has not been seen since late March, after leaving his home in an SUV and failing to return. Investigators say they’ve recorded multiple statements and are now looking for two individuals they believe can help move the case forward. Police are also being tight lipped about whether Martinez’s disappearance may be linked to another ongoing investigation. News Five has more from Assistant Superintendent Stacy Smith.

 

ASP Stacy Smith, Staff Officer

“Police are investigating the disappearance of twenty-three-year-old Lidahni Martinez of Dangriga Town. The investigation commenced on Tuesday, April 7^th, 2026, when the common-law wife of Martinez reported to police on March 27^th, 2026, sometime after 3:00, her common-law husband left their home onboard an SUV and up to the time of her making that report she had not heard from him. Police have recorded a number of statements in connection with this ongoing investigation and are now seeking two individuals who we believe may be able to assist with the investigation.”

 

Reporter

“Would you be able to confirm if Lidahni Martinez being missing is connected in any way to Deborah Arthurs?”

 

Stacy Smith

“It is an ongoing investigation and we have not been able to conclusively come down on a position as it relates to that.”

 

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