Urgent Plea: Ottawa Police Search for Missing 14-Year-Old Olivia Gillingham

The Ottawa Police Service has launched an urgent appeal to the public, seeking immediate assistance in locating 14-year-old Olivia Gillingham, who has been reported missing. Her disappearance has sparked significant concern, and authorities are calling on everyone to keep an eye out for the young teen, emphasizing the critical need for public cooperation.

Olivia was last seen on Thursday, July 4, 2024, around 1 p.m.

The last known location was in the area of River Road and Earl Armstrong Road, situated in Ottawa's bustling south end. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are not yet clear, and police are working tirelessly, investigating every lead and gathering any information that could lead to her safe and prompt return.

To aid in the search, police have provided a detailed description of Olivia.

She is described as a white female, approximately 5'5" (165 cm) tall with a slim build. She has long, flowing brown hair and distinct brown eyes. When she was last seen, Olivia was wearing a white t-shirt, dark blue pants, and white shoes. This specific description is vital and could help members of the public identify her.

The Ottawa Police Service is urging anyone who may have seen Olivia, or who possesses any information regarding her whereabouts, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant it may seem, to come forward immediately.

Every piece of information could be crucial in piecing together her movements and ensuring her safe return to her anxiously waiting family.

If you have any information that could assist investigators in this urgent search, please contact the Ottawa Police Service directly at 613-236-1222. For those who wish to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or by visiting their website at crimestoppers.ca.

Your help is invaluable in this critical search for Olivia.