Photo: Castanet file photo

Editors note: West Kelowna RCMP have confirmed the missing youth is found safe. Castanet has removed her photograph and name from this story.

The West Kelowna RCMP are asking for the public's help finding a missing 14-year-old girl.

The family of the missing youth says she was last seen on Feb. 23, 2024, when she left her West Kelowna home on foot. The family says they spoke with her by text on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. but have had no contact with her since.

"The family would like to confirm her wellbeing and are asking anyone who may have seen or been in contact with her recently to advise police," says RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Michael Gauthier.

West Kelowna officers have been searching for and trying to contact her since she was reported missing.

She is described as;

• Caucasian female
• Five-foot-four
• Medium build
• Medium length light brown hair
• Blue eyes
• Unknown clothing

Anyone with information is asked to call the West Kelowna RCMP at 250-768-2880 and reference file number 2024-10286.