The Quebec coroner has concluded that police ended the ground search for a missing 13‑year‑old girl in Lévis only a few hours after she was reported missing in 2024. The coroner’s report states that the search, which began promptly after the disappearance, was halted prematurely, limiting the scope of the investigation. This assessment follows a public inquest that examined the handling of the case and determined that the police response was inadequate.
The teenager vanished in Lévis in 2024, prompting authorities to launch a ground search in the surrounding area. According to the coroner, the operation was stopped after only a short period, despite the seriousness of a child disappearance. The early termination of the search has been identified as a key factor in the mishandling of the investigation, according to the findings presented at the inquest.
The public inquest, which reviewed the circumstances surrounding the disappearance and the subsequent police actions, echoed the coroner’s concerns. It highlighted that the limited duration of the search failed to meet the standards expected in missing‑person cases involving minors. The coroner’s conclusion underscores the need for a more thorough and sustained response in similar situations, though no further recommendations were detailed in the report.