(UPDATE: Regina police reported Monday afternoon that Skylar Murray has been located unharmed and returned to her family, thus concluding the investigation. Police thanked the public and the media for their attention and assistance.)

By Joel van der Veen

CRAIK — Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 17-year-old girl from Craik who has been missing since Tuesday.

Skylar Murray, a Grade 11 student at Craik School, was last seen in Regina’s Heritage neighbourhood around 6:30 p.m. on June 16.

Skylar’s mother, Karla, told the Leader that she’s hopeful her daughter will be found again soon.

“It’s been tough,” she said, adding that she’s encouraged by the support of friends and the community. “It makes me feel good that people care and are helping.”

Skylar is the daughter of Jeff and Karla Murray of Craik; she also has a brother, their older son Cole.

A report issued by the Regina Police Service stated that there is no indication she has come to harm, but police are anxious to find her given recent concerns for her health as well as her recent activities.

She is described as Caucasian, about 5’ 8” tall, weighing 140 lbs. with an athletic build, with long, straight, red hair, brown eyes and glasses.

According to the police report, she was last seen wearing black Lululemon leggings and a burgundy hoodie. She also has a tattoo on her left wrist, depicting an infinity circle with a blue heart.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Regina Police Service at 306-777-6500 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.