Update August 10, 2020 at 3:51PM:
The female youth who was reported missing on August 9, 2020 has been located.
The Kelowna RCMP is pleased to confirm that the 14-year-old female youth reported missing has been located safe, due to the keen eye of concerned citizens in a neighbouring community. Thank you to the media and public for your assistance.
“Officers are still looking to speak with the unidentified man seen with the youth in video surveillance photos,” states Cst. Solana Paré. “Anyone with information on the unidentified man or vehicle is asked to contact police.”
Anyone with information on the unidentified man in the photos is asked to call the Kelowna RCMP at 250-762-3300. Callers who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Update August 10, 2020 at 9:57AM:
The Kelowna RCMP is actively investigating and working closely with the family to locate Reina and confirm her well-being. Investigators continue to review video surveillance obtained during the course of our investigation that shows Reina in the company of an adult male, who remains unidentified at this time.
Video surveillance indicates the male is associated to a newer model white Ford Mustang convertible with a black soft top and no front license plate.
We appeal to anyone who may have seen Reina, or has information about the man and/or vehicle in the photos to contact the Kelowna RCMP as soon as possible at 250-762-3300.
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Press release from Kelowna RCMP on August 10, 2020 at 8:49AM:
Kelowna RCMP is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing Kelowna resident.
Reina Hodgins was last seen August 9, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. at her residence. Police believe that she is in the Kelowna area and may be in the company of an adult male. Police are concerned for Reina’s well-being and family report that it is out of character for her.
Description of Hodgins:
• Caucasian female
• 14 years old
• 5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
• slim build
• dark brown shoulder length hair
• Last seen wearing pink shorts, dark shirt and red frame glasses carrying a black and white polka dot backpack but is presumed to have changed to a grey t-shirt and black bicycle shorts
Hodgins may also be riding a burgundy coloured mountain bicycle.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Reina is urged to contact their local police, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).