Missing 13-year-old youth to locate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, November 9, 2026   4:15 p.m. 

(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Nakita Morris-Copenace, who was last seen on November 4, 2026. 

Nakita is described as an Indigenous female with a medium build, approximately 5’7” tall and weighing approximately 120 lbs. She has short braided red hair and has brown eyes. 

She has scarring on her left arm.  

She was last seen wearing a wearing black sweater, a flower t-shirt and black cargo pants

Nakita is known to frequent the downtown area, particularly the Rideau Centre and ByWard Market. 

There are concerns for her health and safety. 

Anyone with information about Nakita’s whereabouts is asked to contact the OPS Missing Persons Unit at 613-236-1222, extension 2355. 

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