Missing Yellowknife woman found

RCMP officials were able to locate Makayla Black over the long weekend.

Black, 27, had not been home for over a week when she was reported missing last Thursday night (June 29th).

Police requested immediate assistance is finding Black as they believed she was still in the city.

Black was located in Yellowknife by RCMP officials on the evening of June 30th.

Yellowknife RCMP would like to thank those who helped in locating Ms. Black.

Cameron Wilkinson
Cameron Wilkinson
News Reporter

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