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By paNOW Staff

Missing teen

Big River RCMP ask for public’s help in locating missing teen from Whitefish FN

Jan 3, 2021 | 12:37 PM

UPDATE: The Big River RCMP are reporting Jayden Crookedneck was found dead Sunday afternoon. They would like to thank the public for their help.

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Big River RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Jayden Crookedneck.

Crookedneck was last seen by his family while walking with two relatives in Big River on Saturday at around 2 a.m. on Main Street.

Crookedneck left the group to go towards the Big River boat launch—and his family has not heard from him since. RCMP said they received a report of Crookedneck walking north on Mill Avenue at 2:30 a.m.

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Crookedneck’s family and Big River RCMP have been searching the 17-year-old and are worried for his well-being, the RCMP said in a statement on Sunday. Crookedneck, who hails from the Whitefish First Nation, is not dressed to spend a long period of time outside.

Jayden Crookedneck is described as an Indigenous 17-year-old male of slim build. He is approximately 6’2″ (188 cm), 170 lbs (77 kg). He has short brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white sweatshirt with a hood and the word Tupac in the front, slim grey pants with cargo pockets, and no jacket.

Jayden Crookedneck was last seen in Big River early Sunday morning. Submitted photo/Big River RCMP

RCMP believe Crookedneck is still in Big River.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jayden Crookedneck is asked to call Saskatchewan RCMP at 306-310-RCMP (306-310-7267) or their local police service. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.