Police Find Missing Teenager

Tuesday, 24 February 2026 11:57

By Geoff Waterfield

Update: They had been looking for Jada Balgobin

Update: Monday, March 2nd

Police say Jada Balbogin has been found, and is safe.

Original Story:

Police are once again appealing for public assistance in finding a missing 17-year old St. Catharines girl.

They say Jada Balgobin was last seen in the downtown on Wednesday, Febuary 11th, but wasn't reported missing until February 20th.

She has a history of going missing, police eventually finding her safe.

Call police if you can help find her.

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