Child Search Alert Renewed and Expanded Across Canada

YORKTON, SK--(Marketwired - December 04, 2017) - The Child Search Alert is being renewed and expanded for missing girl Mekayla Bali due to several tips that have been surfacing all over Canada and the United States. The investigation to locate Mekayla Bali continues after almost 2 years and the RCMP is asking the public for their assistance. Mekayla was last seen at the STC Bus Depot in Yorkton at 1:45 p.m. on April 12, 2016.

Mekayla is described as a Caucasian female, approximately 5'2" tall and weighs approximately 114 lbs., with blonde hair and blue eyes. She is known to change her appearance: she has red-ish hair which can be dyed and she wears her hair down, pulled back, straight or wavy. She sometimes wears dark rimmed (teal) glasses and a teal/mint colored infinity scarf. When Mekayla was reported missing she was 16 years old; she has since turned 18 years old.

Since Mekayla was reported missing by her family on April 12, 2016, investigators have been working diligently to locate her.

Police have received information regarding an unknown adult male who may have information relating to Mekayla's actions before she was last seen. This male may have been with Mekayla at the STC Bus Depot on 1st Avenue North in Yorkton. This unknown male has a tattoo below his left elbow of a cross with flames around it. He is described as:

• Male between 40 and 50 years old
• 5'10" to 6'2" in height
• Stocky, medium build with muscular arms
• Dark hair
• Wearing a dark navy vest jacket with an elastic waist band in back
• Has a tattoo on his triceps/bicep area of his right arm that appeared to be a circle with several designs with multiple colors
• Has a scar or scratch below his left eye on his cheek approximately ¾ to an inch in length, appeared to be red in color

This individual is NOT a suspect. Investigators simply wish to identify this individual and speak with him to assist with efforts to locate Mekayla.

While Mekayla was last seen in the STC Bus Depot in Yorkton, investigators have spoken with the employees working at the bus depot and determined she did not board a bus on April 12. Several sightings and tips have been reported to police. These have all been investigated and Mekayla has not been located.

Investigators have found no evidence Mekayla has a passport and investigators have no reason to believe she has left Canada. However, as is standard practice in an investigation like this, our law enforcement partners at border crossings have been notified the RCMP is looking for Mekayla. All leads are being thoroughly investigated and investigators are not ruling out any possibilities.

At this point in the investigation, there is no indication of foul play; however, we must locate and speak with her to confirm her safety. Mekayla's family is concerned for her well-being, and like us, wants to ensure she is safe.

Investigators will continue looking for Mekayla until she is located. If you have information to share or if you see Mekayla, do not wait -- please contact police or report it IMMEDIATELY.

If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip via their website: http://saskcrimestoppers.com or text in a tip: TIP206 + your tip to CRIMES (274637).

If you have any information please contact the dedicated tip line set up for Mekayla at 1-844-880-6518 or email RCMP.FBali.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

The family of Mekayla Bali announced they will be offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the location of Mekayla.

About the Missing Children Society of Canada

Founded in 1986, the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC) is now celebrating thirty years of service. MCSC is committed to assisting enforcement and families in the active and ongoing search for missing children. MCSC is unique in how they serve by utilizing hands on investigation and cutting-edge technology to provide first-responder support to law enforcement agencies when a child goes missing. MCSC's comprehensive programs assist police and families in active and ongoing searches for missing children, helping to bring answers, help raise public awareness, returning children to a safe haven and reuniting families.

To learn more about Missing Children Society of Canada, please visit: www.mcsc.ca

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