British Columbia

RCMP search for 16-year-old missing for weeks on Vancouver Island

Makayla Chang hasn't been seen since March 17, say police.

Makayla Chang hasn't been seen since March 17, say police

A teenaged girl with short, dyed red hair and several face piercings.
Chang is described as five feet one, with short hair dyed red. She wears glasses and has a pierced lip. (RCMP)

RCMP are continuing their search for a 16-year-old girl who's been missing for more than two weeks.

Makayla Chang was last seen in Nanaimo on March 17. On Sunday, Mounties searched Colliery Dam Park as part of their investigation into her disappearance.

RCMP say Chang may be with 53-year-old Steven Bacon. (RCMP)

Officials wouldn't confirm what exactly they were looking for, but did confirm to CBC News that the search was linked to the case.

Chang is described as part Asian, part Caucasian, 5'1" and 110 pounds. An RCMP statement said she has short red hair and lip piercings.

Const. Gary O'Brien said the teen wears glasses, wigs and may dress as a male at times.

On Thursday, RCMP said Chang may be with 53-year-old Steven Bacon.

He is described as Caucasian, 5'10" and 209 pounds with short white hair. Bacon has a thick, "yellowing" goatee and a teardrop tattooed under his left eye.

He also has a tattoo on the back of his right hand, according to the statement.

O'Brien said anyone with information on Chang's disappearance should call RCMP at (250) 754-2345 or Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.