Update:
Nanaimo RCMP have confirmed that the missing 17-year-old youth has been located and is safe and sound.
Original:
RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old girl from the Lower Mainland who is believed to be in the Nanaimo area.
Leela Scarff-Sparrow and was expected to return home on January 2nd.
Reports revealed to investigators that Scarff-Sparrow may be staying at an AirBnB in the Departure Bay area of Nanaimo.
Police have conducted extensive patrols, however, they have been unsuccessful in locating the teen.
Scarff-Sparrow is described as a non-white youth, standing at 5 ‘1” inch tall, weighing 110 pounds, and has long blonde/brown hair and brown eyes.
Police said the picture provided is recent.
If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Scarff-Sparrow or has seen her recently, call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345.
