Crime Brampton Ontario

Brampton police seek public help locating 13-year-old last seen near Mavis and Steeles

Peel Regional Police are asking for assistance to find a 13-year-old girl, Ashanti, who was last seen in Brampton shortly after midnight. Authorities have released a physical description and clothing details and are reviewing footage and leads.

Brampton police seek public help locating 13-year-old last seen near Mavis and Steeles
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Peel Regional Police have issued a missing-person alert for a 13-year-old girl last seen in central Brampton early Friday morning.

Last known whereabouts and description

Police say the youth, identified as Ashanti, was last observed in the area of Mavis Road and Steeles Avenue at about 12:45 a.m. on Friday.

  • Age: 13
  • Height: 5 ft 6 in
  • Build: medium
  • Hair: dyed short red hair
  • Clothing: white shorts and a green shirt

Police appeal to residents

Peel police released the description via their official social channels, including a tweet that referenced case number PR260240776. Officers are asking anyone who saw Ashanti or who has dashcam, doorbell or surveillance footage from the area around the time she was last seen to come forward.

“MISSING PERSON: – Charolais Blvd and Chinguacousy Road # BRAMPTON – 13 year old Ashanti… L/S at 12:45am in the area of Mavis Road and Steeles Avenue, Brampton – PR260240776” — Peel Regional Police

What residents can do

Police routinely request that members of the public check any recorded video from the relevant time window and to report observations immediately so investigators can establish the young person’s movements. No further information about circumstances surrounding her disappearance has been released.

Item Details
Name Ashanti
Last seen Mavis Rd & Steeles Ave — 12:45 a.m., Friday
Case number PR260240776

Investigators have not released additional details about the circumstances. Anyone with information is asked to contact Peel Regional Police and reference the case number provided.

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