Body believed to be that of missing Nanaimo teen found

The Nanaimo RCMP have recovered a body believed to be that of a missing Nanaimo teenager.

Makayla Chang, 16, was reported missing on March 22.She went missing in Nanaimo on March 20.

“Nanaimo RCMP are treating this as a homicide investigation,” said Cpl. Tammy Douglas, RCMP Island District spokeswoman. “The Nanaimo RCMP do not believe the public is at risk and remain committed to advising them should the risk level change. The investigation is being led by Nanaimo Serious Crime Unit along with the assistance of other police resources. This remains a priority investigation with dedicated resources tasked with determining the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and murder of Chang.”

Nanaimo RCMP won’t provide any further information and would not say where the body was located as the investigation remains in the early stages.

The Nanaimo RCMP do not believe the public is at risk and will advise should the risk level change.

The investigation is being led by the Nanaimo Serious Crime Unit along with the assistance of other police resources.

Police say it remains a priority investigation, with dedicated resources tasked with determining the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and suspected homicide.