Ottawa police are turning to the public for help finding a missing 13-year-old girl who hasn't been seen since the weekend.
Who Police Are Looking For
The Ottawa Police Service says Nakita Morris-Copenace, 13, was last seen on Sunday, August 16, at around 11 p.m. near Tunney's Pasture station — one of the city's busiest transit hubs, connecting Confederation Line trains with bus routes serving the west end and downtown core.
Beyond the time and location of her last sighting, police have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance.
Why This Matters for Ottawa
Tunney's Pasture is a major transfer point in the O-Train network, used daily by thousands of commuters, students, and federal government employees working in the surrounding office complexes. Its high foot traffic means a lot of Ottawa residents pass through the area regularly — and police are hoping that someone who was in or around the station that Sunday night may have seen something that could help locate the teen.
Missing person cases involving youth are treated with urgency by the Ottawa Police Service, and community tips often play a key role in resolving them quickly. Residents in the Tunney's Pasture, Hintonburg, and Wellington West areas may want to keep an eye out and stay aware of any updates from police as the search continues.
What Happens Next
As is standard in ongoing missing person investigations, Ottawa police are expected to provide updates as new information becomes available. For now, the department's ask is simple: if you were near Tunney's Pasture station late Sunday night or have any information about Nakita's whereabouts, reach out to the Ottawa Police Service.
Missing person cases can move quickly once tips start coming in, and local awareness — especially from transit riders who pass through Tunney's Pasture daily — can make a real difference. Ottawa residents are encouraged to stay alert and share any relevant information with investigators rather than on social media, to avoid complicating the official search.
This is a developing story, and ottown.ca will share updates as the Ottawa Police Service releases more information.
Source: Ottawa Citizen
