UPDATE: Dallas McLeod was found safe and sound by police.
Police are looking for the public's assistance in locating 16-year-old Dallas McLeod from Duncan.
McLeod was last seen in the Greater Victoria area during the week of Aug. 9.
Police from the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP detachment have checked and eliminated Island hospitals and commercial businesses where McLeod has been located in the past.
Police are hoping she will be in touch with family or friends soon to let them know she is OK.
“It's believed that Miss McLeod may not wish to be located,” said RCMP Cpl. Krista Hobday.
McLeod is described as a white female, 5-foot-1, with long, light brown hair with highlights, and weighs 119 pounds.
She has facial piercings, including nose and septum rings and ear piercings.
It's unknown what type of clothing she is wearing.
Please contact your local police department or the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522 if you have any information regarding McLeod's whereabouts.