NRPS seeks public’s help in Welland search
The Niagara Regional Police Service is asking the public to help locate Kennedy St. Louis, a 23-year-old woman who was last seen at about 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the area of Burgar Street and Grove Street in Welland. Investigators say they are concerned for her well-being and believe she is likely on foot, noting she does not drive.
Police are appealing to residents and businesses in the immediate area to check any available video footage that could assist their investigation. They are also asking anyone who may have seen St. Louis since Saturday afternoon, or who has information about her current whereabouts, to contact the service’s non-emergency line.
“Detectives are concerned for Kennedy’s welfare and are requesting the public’s assistance in locating her.”
Description and last known details
According to police, St. Louis was last seen near Burgar Street and Grove Street. She was described as follows at the time of her disappearance:
- Sex/Race: White female
- Age: 23
- Height: 5’0”
- Build: Heavy
- Hair: Light brown, worn in a ponytail
- Eyes: Hazel
- Glasses: Yes
- Clothing last seen wearing: Grey sweatpants and a black T-shirt
Police emphasized St. Louis was on foot when last seen. No vehicle information has been provided.
How Welland residents can assist
Investigators are focusing on the neighbourhood around Burgar Street and Grove Street, where police say St. Louis was last seen. Officers are asking people in that area to review doorbell, dashcam or other private security footage from Saturday afternoon onward. Even brief or partial sightings could provide useful leads for the search.
Information can be provided to the Niagara Regional Police Service at (905) 688-4111. Members of the public are encouraged to reference the time and area of the last known sighting when calling, and to share any relevant images or video clips they may have captured. If St. Louis is seen, callers should provide the location and time of the sighting to police.
Public safety role in missing-person searches
Local participation is a critical part of time-sensitive missing-person investigations. Police often issue broad appeals to nearby residents and businesses to look for specific clothing and physical descriptors, and to check private cameras covering sidewalks, building entrances, parking areas and nearby streets. In this case, investigators have outlined the area of focus and provided a direct contact number for tips to streamline the response.
St. Louis’s description and the timing of her last known whereabouts give neighbours and passersby a clear set of details to watch for. The combination of visible clothing and distinctive features, along with the Saturday, July 11 timeline and the Burgar and Grove area, can help residents determine whether their footage or observations might assist.
Key information at a glance
| Last seen | ~2 p.m., Saturday, July 11, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Area of Burgar Street and Grove Street, Welland |
| Name | Kennedy St. Louis |
| Age | 23 |
| Contact | (905) 688-4111 (Niagara Regional Police Service) |
Police say all information is useful, even if it appears minor. Anyone who may have seen St. Louis or who can provide footage from the area around the stated time is urged to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service.
