Mekayla Bali has been missing since April 12, and the community showed up in large numbers to support the family of the 16 year old at a candlelight vigil in City Centre Park.
Mary Baron, friend of the family, says that Bali being out of contact with her family for so long is out of character for her, and they can’t think of a reason why she would have left.
Over a hundred people came out to the vigil, and Baron says that the family is overwhelmed by the support that the community is giving at this time.
“Tonight just shows what an amazing community, and it is a community, that the city of Yorkton is... We’re just hoping someone in the crowd has that little piece of evidence, the little piece of the puzzle that fits everything together.”
The family has been working closely with the RCMP in finding Bali again, and Baron says they hope events like the vigil will spark a memory in someone which will help her be found again.
The family also has a message for Bali herself.
“Mekayla, if you are seeing this, we love you and we want to know you are safe. Your mommy, siblings, grandma and auntie miss you very much. You are not in trouble, please call us to let us know you are safe. We love you to the moon and back and that will never change. Please, please, please contact us as soon as possible, we love you.”
Anyone with information on her whereabouts is encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text Sask Tel at *8477, or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.
