Community Alert: 12-Year-Old Reported Missing in North Battleford

Section 1: The Alert

Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public’s urgent assistance in locating 12-year-old Leanna Yellowtail, reported missing from North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Police received the missing person report on April 17, 2026, and are actively working to confirm her current whereabouts.

Leanna was last seen on April 17, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the area of 101 Street in North Battleford. Anyone who may have seen her since that time, or who has information about where she might be, is urged to contact authorities immediately so officers can verify her safety.

Section 2: Official Details

According to the official information released by Battlefords RCMP, the missing youth is identified as Leanna Yellowtail, age 12, from North Battleford, SK. She is known to move around within the North Battleford area, but police currently do not know her exact location.

A photo provided by RCMP is included below to help the public recognize her:

Police have released the following physical description and last known clothing details:

• Age: 12 years old
• Height: 5 ft 3 in
• Weight: 132 lbs
• Eye colour: brown
• Hair: brown and red in colour
• Clothing last seen wearing: grey hoodie and black sweatpants
• Other identifying features: scars on her arms and may have fake tattoos on her neck and arms

Location and timing of last confirmed sighting:

• City: North Battleford, Saskatchewan
• Area: near 101 Street
• Date last seen: April 17, 2026
• Time last seen: around 3:30 p.m.

How the Community Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca and Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public’s immediate help. If you live, work, or were travelling near 101 Street or elsewhere in North Battleford on the afternoon of April 17 and noticed anyone matching Leanna’s description, even briefly, your information may be important to the investigation.

If you have seen Leanna, or if you have any information about where she might be:

• Contact Battlefords RCMP at 310-RCMP (no area code required within Saskatchewan).
• To remain anonymous, call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
• You can also submit a tip online through Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers.

Even if you are unsure whether what you observed is relevant, investigators encourage you to report it so they can assess its value. Similar to how data from communities such as Fountain 12 crime and safety statistics is used to understand local risks, every detail from residents in and around North Battleford can help piece together Leanna’s movements and support a safe outcome.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

At CrimeCanada.ca, missing youth alerts in communities like North Battleford are treated with the highest priority because rapid public awareness can significantly improve the chances of locating a child safely. When a young person is unaccounted for, even for a short period, community vigilance becomes a critical safety tool: checking doorbell cameras, reviewing dashcam footage, asking neighbours if they saw anything unusual, and promptly reporting any sightings to police can all make a meaningful difference.

For families and residents in Saskatchewan, we recommend discussing basic safety plans with children and teens, such as staying in contact with trusted adults, sharing travel plans, and knowing safe locations to seek help if they feel at risk. If you notice someone who appears lost, distressed, or closely matching an active missing person description, do not attempt to intervene physically—instead, observe carefully, note the time, location, clothing, companions, and any vehicles present, and contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers immediately. Our shared goal is to support law enforcement, protect vulnerable youth, and strengthen community response whenever a child is reported missing.

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 saskatchewan 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.