Delaine Copenace search: Kenora OPP suspends ground, underwater search

Provincial police say they are suspending theirground search and underwater recovery operationin the quest to find a 16-year-old girl from Kenora, Ont.,who was last seen on Feb. 27.

Two check pointswere set up by police inthe downtown Kenora area on Saturday asking all drivers and pedestrians if they had any information to share about Delaine Copenace.

The Ontario Provincial Police underwater search and recovery unit was also called inover the weekend.

Police suspended those efforts on Monday.

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"Over the last two weeks, the OPP thoroughly searched the downtown area and expanded into other areas of the city," a news release said."Members of the OPP will continue to canvass residences and establishments within the community."

Anyone with anyany information about Delaine's whereaboutsis asked to callOPP immediately at the (807) 534-5534 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222 8477.

Copenace is described by policeas having a larger build, with brown eyes and long black hair. She was last seen wearing black boots, a black jacket, a "Bullet for my Valentine" T-shirt and black jeans with zippered pockets.