Community Alert: 12‑Year‑Old Girl Missing from Sheshatshiu, NL

Missing Child Alert for Sheshatshiu

Sheshatshiu RCMP have issued an urgent request for public assistance to help locate 12-year-old Delyah Rich, who has been reported missing from the Sheshatshiu, Newfoundland and Labrador area.

According to police, Delyah was last seen in the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 6 in Sheshatshiu. Officers and her family are deeply worried about her safety and well-being, and they are asking anyone who may have seen her or knows where she is to contact authorities immediately.

Official Details from Sheshatshiu RCMP

Based on the information released by Sheshatshiu RCMP, the following details are confirmed:

• Missing person: 12-year-old girl, identified as Delyah Rich.
• Last seen: Early morning hours of Wednesday, May 6.
• Last known location: Sheshatshiu area, Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Concern: Police and family are seriously concerned about her safety and overall well-being.
• Photo: A current photograph of Delyah has been provided by RCMP to help the public recognize her.

Crime Canada Community – Your Help Is Needed Now: If you have any information about where Delyah Rich might be, or if you believe you have seen her since the early hours of May 6, you are asked to contact police without delay.

Sheshatshiu RCMP Contact Number: 709-497-8700

Please provide as much detail as possible about the time, location, and circumstances if you believe you have information that could help locate her.

Photo of Missing Youth

RCMP have released the following image to assist the public in identifying Delyah:

The image above was distributed by police to ensure residents can clearly recognize Delyah if they see her in the community or surrounding areas.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, any missing child alert in Newfoundland and Labrador must be treated with urgency and community-wide attention. When a young person is unaccounted for, quick sharing of accurate information, careful observation by residents, and rapid reporting to police can significantly improve the chances of a safe outcome. Our broader safety analysis across Canadian communities, including smaller regions such as those highlighted in our local crime and safety data reports, consistently shows that strong community engagement is critical when vulnerable individuals go missing.

For residents of Sheshatshiu and surrounding areas, this means keeping an eye out during daily routines—walking, driving, shopping, or commuting—and promptly contacting Sheshatshiu RCMP at 709-497-8700 if you see someone who may be Delyah or notice anything unusual related to this case. Avoid sharing unverified rumours on social media; instead, provide information directly to investigators so they can act quickly and effectively. Collective vigilance and responsible reporting are essential to keeping children and youth safe across the province.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the newfoundland-and-labrador community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.