BEMIDJI 鈥� The Bemidji Police Department has released updated information in the case of 15-year-old Nevaeh Kingbird, who has been missing since late October.
According to a release from Bemidji Police Chief Mike Mastin, the initial investigation revealed that Kingbird was in the Bemidji area with friends.
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In early December, while working with Kingbird's family, concern increased as it appeared no one had been in contact with her since October.
The Bemidji Police Department intensified its investigation, which included ground searches of Kingbird's last known location by law enforcement, the Bemidji Fire Department and Kingbird's family and friends.
During the follow-up investigation, a possible sighting of Kingbird was reported, the release said. A resident in the area of Washington Ave. SW and Pine Grove St. SW reported a young female in the area of their home between the hours of 3:30 and 4 a.m. on Oct. 22.
The location of the possible sighting is just south of Southview Terrace Park, which is the last known location of Kingbird in the early morning hours of Oct. 22.
The description given by the resident matched Kingbird and the clothing matched what friends said she was wearing a few hours before she was reported as a runaway, the release said.
a black zip-up hoodie, blue skinny jeans, a white T-shirt or tank top, and black and red Nike sandals.
With the snow melting and spring approaching, police request that all residents in the Nymore area and south to Hubbard County Road 9 check their buildings, items with covers and any other areas on their properties where someone may seek shelter.
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Anyone with information about this case should contact the Bemidji Police Department at (218) 333-9111 .
Those with information can send tips anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers of Minnesota at their website , by calling (800) 222-8477 or by using the P3 Tip Submit app. All contact with Crime Stoppers is anonymous and tippers may qualify for a reward of up to $1,000.
