It has now been more than a month since 16-year-old Mekayla Bali went missing and her family, the public and police are still stumped and very worried.
“No evidence obtained thus far suggests she has come to any harm, but investigators must locate and speak with her and ensure she is physically OK,” stated a press release from Yorkton RCMP.
Police have received many tips from the public according to Sgt. Rob Nicholas of the Yorkton municipal detachment, but none have gotten them any further in locating the Grade 11 Sacred Heart High School student.
Bali was last seen April 12 at the bus station in Yorkton initially suggesting she might have left town. Rumours have circulated that she is in Regina or Saskatoon. The police services in those cities are aware of the case and are also investigating, but there has been nothing conclusive to suggest the rumours are accurate.
“We cannot discount the possibility that Mekayla may be in another community,” the press release said.
Despite the lack of progress in obtaining useful information, investigators believe someone has information concerning the girl’s whereabouts that they have not shared. They are encouraging anyone with information, however big or small, to contact police.
“We recognize it can be difficult to approach police with information,” the RCMP release stated. “If you do not wish to identify yourself, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Callers will not be asked to reveal their name or personal details, calls are not recorded or traced, call display is not used. If it’s an online tip, IP addresses are not available. Online reports and texts are afforded the same level of anonymity as phone calls. The only way anyone will know you contacted Crime Stoppers is if you tell somebody.”
