UPDATE: RCMP release new pictures as search for missing teen continues Mar 25, 2017 10:47 AM

NANAIMO — Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 16-year-old Nanaimo teenager.

Makayla Chang was last seen in Nanaimo on Sunday, March 19. Her family and friends are worried for her and haven’t turned up anything in their search.

Mounties said Chang is usually very active on various social media platforms but hasn’t posted anything since March 20.

Chang is described as 5’1″, 110 lbs. with dyed red hair, hazel eyes and is believed to be wearing a grey hoody with multi-coloured leggings. RCMP said she often wears wigs and sometimes presents as a man.