Missing girl found safe, same day

An 11-year old West Shore girl was found hours after being reported missing, but people are still posting she is missing on social media.

An 11-year-old girl is back home safe with her family.

The girl was reported missing on Monday, March 25 in the afternoon and was found minutes after 7 p.m. at a local park.

“She was found the same night, safe and sound. She is back home with her family,” said acting Sgt. Kathy Rochlitz of the West Shore RCMP.

The photo of the girl began circulating on social media sites and is still being shared among users.

charla@goldstreamgazette.com

 

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