By rdnewsNOW staff

last seen dec. 15

Missing: Wetaskiwin teen may be in Red Deer

Dec 24, 2025 | 1:26 PM

Wetaskiwin RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating missing 14-year-old Vada Baptiste.

Vada was last seen in Wetaskiwin, on Dec. 15, 2025, but may be in the Edmonton, Red Deer or Hinton areas. There is concern for Vada’s well-being.

Vada Baptiste is described as:

• 5 feet, 4 inches tall
• approximately 114 pounds
• Brown hair
• brown eyes

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Vada, contact Wetaskiwin RCMP at 780-312-7200, or your local police. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.

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