Body of missing teen Makayla Chang found in Nanaimo, homicide suspected

Nanaimo RCMP have recovered a body believed to be that of missing teen Makayla Changand are now treating the case as a homicide.

The 16-year-old wasreported missing March 22. Shewaslast seen March 17 in Nanaimo.

Police say they do not believe the public is at risk.

According a statement released by the RCMP,the homicide investigation is being led by the Nanaimo Serious Crime Unit.

"This remains a priority investigation with dedicated resources tasked with determining the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and murder of Chang," read the statement.

Chang was a student at John BarsbySecondary School.