Kelowna RCMP have launched a public appeal after a 21‑year‑old woman was reported missing earlier this month, police said Tuesday.
Police seek public tips in ongoing missing‑person inquiry
According to an RCMP news release, Katrina Brown was reported missing by a support worker on the morning of Aug. 14. Investigators say Brown was last seen approximately one month earlier and has not been in contact with family or associates for an extended period, which is causing concern.
Police described Brown as an Indigenous female, about 5 ft. 5 in. tall, with a slim build, long dark brown hair and brown eyes. RCMP did not have information about what she was wearing at the time she was last seen.
“Investigators believe she may be in the company of her partner. However, the length of time she has been out of contact with her family and associates is causing concern.”
The release says Brown is known to spend time around the area of Kelowna’s Read Canadian Superstore and Costco, and police are asking anyone who may have seen her or who has information on her movements to contact Kelowna RCMP.
- Report sightings or information to Kelowna RCMP at 250‑762‑3300.
- Reference file number 2026‑52233 when contacting police.
- Do not attempt to approach or intervene if you believe you have located the person; instead call police.
Local context and community impact
Missing‑person cases can ripple through neighbourhoods, placing stress on families and prompting heightened concern in public spaces. The RCMP’s appeal highlights two important elements for residents to be aware of: the uncertain whereabouts of a young woman who frequents central shopping areas, and the possibility she may be with a partner. Both details narrow the scope for searches and for anyone who might have recently encountered her.
Kelowna’s downtown and shopping corridors are busy in the late summer months, with visitors and residents from across the region moving through grocery, retail and transit hubs. An appeal like this typically prompts a mix of public vigilance and requests for discretion from police, who balance the need for information with sensitivity to privacy for those involved.
How residents can help
Police requests to the public in missing‑person investigations usually include simple, concrete steps:
- Check recent photos or messages from the missing person for clues about locations or contacts.
- Think back to any encounters near the Read Canadian Superstore, Costco or surrounding blocks in the weeks before the disappearance.
- If you captured dashcam, security camera or phone footage in the area, review it for relevant time frames and share stills with police rather than posting them publicly, to preserve integrity of the investigation.
RCMP stressed that anyone with information should call Kelowna RCMP at 250‑762‑3300 and reference file 2026‑52233. For immediate sightings that suggest someone may be in danger, residents are urged to call 911.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Katrina Brown |
| Age | 21 |
| Physical description | Indigenous female, 5 ft. 5 in., slim build, long dark brown hair, brown eyes |
| Last known area | Near Read Canadian Superstore and Costco, Kelowna |
| RCMP file number | 2026‑52233 |
As the investigation continues, the RCMP’s public appeal reflects the dual urgency and hope that community awareness can generate leads. For families and those supporting vulnerable people, the case is a reminder of how quickly worries escalate when contact is lost — and how local knowledge, from a neighbour’s watchful eye to a commuter’s dashcam clip, can be decisive.
Kelowna residents with relevant information are asked once more to contact Kelowna RCMP at 250‑762‑3300.
