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UPDATE: Missing Teen, Shania Beckford, Located

From RCIPS

UPDATE:

15 year-old Shania Beckford, who was reported missing on Sunday 26 March, has been located and returned safely.  She appears to be in good health.

The RCIPS thanks the public for their assistance in locating her.

15-year-old Jahsmine Ebanks remains missing. Officers are strongly encouraging Jahsmine to attend the nearest police station or make contact to establish that she is safe and well. Any member of the public who sees Jahsmine or is aware of her whereabouts is also encouraged to contact 9-1-1, or the West Bay Police Station at 949-3999.

Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.

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27 March

Police and partner agencies including DCFS are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Jahsmine Ebanks and 15 year-old Shania Beckford, who were reported missing around 11:00AM, Sunday 26 March.

The RCIPS is informing the public that anyone who harbours or conceals a young person, is guilty of an offense and is liable, on conviction, to being fined $2000 and to imprisonment for three months.  Police want to advise the public to remember that these are vulnerable juveniles and that their safety and wellbeing is of paramount importance.  Anyone with information on their whereabouts  or circumstances surrounding these teens please contact the West Bay Police Station at 949-3999 or the M.A.S.H Unit at 649-6000, or DCFS on 949 0290 or 911.

Officers are encouraging Jahsmine and Shania to return to their West Bay address or attend the nearest police station immediately.

The teens were last seen at their residence in West Bay just before 11:00AM on Sunday morning. However, just after 11:00PM they were discovered to have left the location.

Jahsmine was last seen wearing black tights and a black jacket, and is described as 5ft 4 inches tall, dark complexion, and medium build.

Shania was last seen wearing blue pajama pants and a white t-shirt. She is described as being about 4’9” tall, of medium build and brown complexion, with curly brown hair.

Anonymous tips can be provided directly to the RCIPS via our Confidential Tip Line at 949-7777, or via our website.

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