Police are asking for the assistance of the community in locating a missing teenager.

The RCMP says 16-year-old female Peyton Beaulieu was last seen by family and friends on May 29, 2017, in Portage la Prairie. She is believed to be in the Portage area and is known to stay with friends when not at home. Police want to ensure she is safe.

Mounties describe Beaulieu as a 16-year-old indigenous female with a medium build, standing 5-foot-8 tall and weighing about 185 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes.

If you have seen Beaulieu, or know of her current whereabouts, please contact the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445, or your local police detachment. Anonymous tips can be made through Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) and www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.