The Nanaimo RCMP is appealing to the community for help finding a 27-year-old woman who was last seen in south Nanaimo at the end of June and reported missing earlier this month.
Timeline and description
Police say the woman, Midori Demetrioff, was last seen by family on June 28, 2026 in the area around the Southgate Shopping Centre. She was reported to the Nanaimo RCMP on Aug. 10, after family members were unable to locate her.
Investigators describe Demetrioff as about 5 ft. 2 in. with a medium build and short dark hair. At the time she was last seen she was wearing a beige ‘Gilligan’ style bucket hat, a Country Grocer jacket, shorts and carrying a backpack. Police say the photograph released is recent.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Midori Demetrioff |
| Age | 27 |
| Last seen | June 28, 2026 — Southgate Shopping Centre area, south Nanaimo |
| Reported missing | Aug. 10, 2026 |
| Clothing | Beige bucket hat, Country Grocer jacket, shorts, backpack |
Concerns and police efforts
Both the RCMP and Demetrioff’s family have expressed concern for her welfare. According to the police notice, she has significant medical issues that require attention, which increases the urgency of locating her.
Local patrol officers have carried out what the detachment described as numerous and extensive checks in efforts to find her, but those enquiries have not produced results so far. The RCMP released the information to broaden the search through public assistance.
Anyone who has seen Demetrioff or has information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.
How you can help
Police officials are asking members of the public to review their contacts, dashcam or home camera footage from late June through August and to consider whether they may have seen someone matching Demetrioff’s description in the south Nanaimo area. The detachment is seeking any tips that could indicate where she might be or who she may have been in contact with.
- Check personal photos and video from June 28 onward for sightings near Southgate Mall.
- Contact friends and acquaintances who may not yet have been reached.
- Call the Nanaimo RCMP non‑emergency line at 250-754-2345 with any information.
The case underscores ongoing community concerns about vulnerable people in the city who require medical care and support. South Nanaimo, including the commercial area around Southgate, is a busy hub where shoppers, workers and residents pass through; police hope wider awareness will turn up leads.
The RCMP and family did not provide further public details about her medical condition. As the search continues, officers say they will follow up on any credible tips and continue targeted patrols in areas where residents report sightings.
Nanaimo residents with information are asked to call the non‑emergency line rather than social media posts, so investigators can assess and act on tips promptly.
