Missing youth – police seek public’s help

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Investigators are seeking the public’s help locating a missing Halifax youth. 

Sixteen-year-old Merissa Purdy was last seen on December 9 around 2 p.m. in the area of Gottingen and Brunswick Streets. Merissa was reported missing to police on January 2.

Merissa is described as an Indigenous female, 5’3, approximately 115 lbs., with medium length red hair and hazel eyes. There is no clothing description.  

There is no information to suggest that Merissa has met with foul play, however, police are concerned for her well-being. Officers request that Merissa or anyone with information on her whereabouts calls police at 902-490-5020.

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