Taylor Casey’s passport is missing too

The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) acknowledged though they have found Taylor Casey’s phone, they have not recovered her US passport.

“Officers diligent search efforts led to the discovery of Taylor’s journal and the retrieval of her cell phone from nearby waters. In addition, other personal effects have been found; however, her American passport has not been located,” the authorities said in a statement.

Before the statement, the RBPF seemed tightlipped on the investigations only stating they had spoken to the family, as they and the Bahamas tourism officials attempt to mitigate fallout in the tourism industry.

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Taylor’s mother Collette Seymore and friend, Emily Williams have expressed a lack of confidence in the local police and advocated for support from the US government. The pair returned to Chicago after meeting with authorities in the Bahamas.

“I had to return home without her (Taylor). This is every mother’s worst nightmare. I felt an urgent need to return because, without US Government support, we may never find out what happened to my Taylor,” Seymore said of her 41-year-old daughter.

Taylor came to the Bahamas on June 2 to become a certified yoga instructor. She attended the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Center on Paradise Island where she lived. She is believed to have attended sessions until June 19. It was late that evening when she was last seen.

Seymore also said that reports are that an unidentified man wandered onto the property where Taylor stayed and may have had contact with her.

The man reportedly wore a Celtics baseball cap and was dressed in a black outfit. He claimed he was from Chicago and was interested in taking a yoga class then proceeded to follow her onto the property.

Seymore said the authorities failed to inform her of the encounter, though a statement was given to them by the retreat’s manager.

Police, however, have not confirmed this.

Taylor’s friend Williams also accused authorities of not thoroughly searching the retreat’s premises. She said they “scolded” her for taking pictures because they instead wanted to respect guests on vacation.

“What’s more important–finding Casey or people enjoying vacation?” she asked.