RCMP seek public assistance locating missing person in the Okanagan

Kelowna RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Elana Thomas of Vanderhoof.

Thomas was last seen August 8 in the Rutland area of Kelowna.

Since her last sighting, police have followed up on several leads, but Thomas remains missing.

It’s believed that Thomas may be in the Kelowna, Vernon or Prince George areas.

Thomas is described as a 23-year-old Indigenous female with black hair and brown eyes. She is 5’2″ tall and weighs 119 lbs.

Police are concerned for Thomas’ well-being, and friends and family report it is out of character for her to be out of contact for so long.

Anyone with information on Thomas’ whereabouts is asked to call local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).