Authorities have released the latest update into their investigation into missing teenager Nyla Primeau from Washington.
On August 19, Nyla Primeau, went missing from Woodinville, Washington, US. The 14-year-old was last seen wearing a black hoodie, grey sweatpants and covering a white backpack.
The teenager is described as 5ft5in tall, weighing around 130 pounds. Nyla has green eyes and dyed brown hair.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children released several images of Nyla, however, King County Sheriff’s Office has since released an update.
Authorities latest lead comes from surveillance footage appearing to capture Nyla on camera.
The footage captures the 14-year-old with a black hoodie on reading ‘ESSENTIAL’ on the front, carrying a backpack. Nyla also appears to have several pimple stickers stuck on her face. Her hair appears to now be blonde in colour.
The surveillance footage is captured from a grocery store located on Capitol Hill, in Seattle, prompting them to believe Nyla remains in the area.
Members of the public are being encouraged to share the new images captured from the surveillance footage in a bid to bring further attention to Nyla’s case.
And the latest sighting of the teenager has prompted her mother to speak out, as quoted by The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.
New surveillance footage of 14-year-old Nyla Primeau has been released (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children)
Nyla’s mother, Rachel Primeau, said: “Nyla, you are so loved and missed, and I will never stop waiting for your return.
“You are irreplaceable and the only thing I think and pray about. I love you from the depths of my soul.”
It follows Nyla having been reported missing prior to her vanishing from Woodinville.
Reports state the teenager was also reported missing from Port Townsend a month before she was reported missing from Woodinville.
But what should you do if you come across a missing child?
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office advises: “f you have located a missing child, please call 9-1-1 immediately. Don’t try to touch, move, or feed the child, or place them in your vehicle; many children are taught to avoid strangers. Stay where you are and call for help immediately.”
If you have any information about Nyla or her disappearance, please contact NCMEC at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) or the King County Sheriff’s Office at (206) 296-3311.
If you’re experiencing distressing thoughts and feelings, the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is there to support you. They’re open from 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year. Their national number is 0800 58 58 58 and they also have a webchat service if you’re not comfortable talking on the phone.
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