UPDATE: Blood Tribe Police Service officials report they have found 18-year-old Danica Mistaken Chief deceased.
In their statement police officials stated “Our condolences go out to Danica’s family and friends.”
Police are thanking everyone who assisted in the search, and ask that the family’s privacy be respected.
The investigation is ongoing and no further details are being released at this time.
The Blood Tribe Police Service is asking for the public’s help locating an 18-year-old woman reported missing from Standoff on Saturday.
Police received a missing-person report for Danica Mistaken Chief at about 6:40 p.m. on Oct. 24 after family members were unable to find her at home.
Mistaken Chief was last seen at about 4:40 a.m. that day, when she was dropped off at her home, according to police.
Her purse and cellphone were later found outside the home. She has not been seen or heard from since.
Police said there were no signs of foul play but expressed concern for her safety.
Mistaken Chief was last seen wearing a grey sweater, a purple undershirt, light-coloured jeans and Birkenstock footwear.
The Blood Tribe Police Service, with assistance from Search and Rescue Alberta and community volunteers, has begun search efforts in Standoff. Police said there was no timeline for completing the search and asked residents to co-operate with investigators.
Police are urging residents to review security camera footage recorded between 4:30 a.m. and 6:40 p.m. on Oct. 24, including footage from residential surveillance systems, doorbell cameras and other recording devices.
Community members are also asked to check their properties for anything out of the ordinary and report suspicious activity or information that could help the investigation.
Anyone with information about Mistaken Chief’s whereabouts or the investigation is asked to contact Blood Tribe Police Service dispatch at 403-737-3800 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Residents with questions about the ongoing search are also asked to contact police dispatch.
