RCMP in Cape Breton continue search for missing teenager

RCMP in Cape Breton are searching for a missing teenager and hoping she'll contact them or her family.

Cpl. Lisa Croteau said RCMP are continuing to ask the public for help finding a 14-year-oldwho was last seen on Thursday in Eskasoni.

Croteau said she is believed to be with a male who is known to her and they are believed to be in Cape Breton.

"We just want to check on her safety," Croteau said. "Her family and the police are concerned for her safety at this time."

She is described as Indigenous, 5-1and 100 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Police say she has a rose tattoo on her left forearm and may be wearing glasses.

The pair were seen on surveillance video at a gas station on Highway 22 in Catalone.

There has been public pressure on social media for police to issue an Amber Alert, but Croteau said this case doesn't meet the criteria.

"The person has to be abducted and because of her age and her willingness to co-operate, she was not abducted on that day," Croteau said.

If RCMP get more information, that could change the investigation, she said.

Search effort includes helicopter, canine team

Croteau said community volunteers are conducting a search and RCMP are working with the provincial Department of Lands and Forestry to get a helicopter to help, along with the RCMP canine team.

"We have multiple RCMP detachments and Cape Breton Regional Police that are working together on this investigation," she said.

Police are asking the public or the girl to contact them as soon as possible.

Anyone with information is asked to call Eskasoni RCMP at 902-379-2822.

Editor's Note: CBC News has updated this story to remove the missing girl's name and photo now that the search for her has ended

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