Kahkewistahaw First Nation search results in no new leads on missing person Desira Ross

A recent search by community members of Kahkewistahaw First Nation for Desira Ross failed to gather any new leads on her disappearance. Ross, 23, has been missing for nearly two months. The First Nation is located about 166 kilometers east of Regina, near the town of Broadview. The latest search took place on the weekend of Sept. 6. According to Kahkewistahaw Chief Evan Taypotat on Facebook, Broadview RCMP recently provided an update to him and the family stating they have no idea where she is. “At this time, there is no evidence to suggest that Desira is in our area, however, there is also no concrete information indicating she is elsewhere. Authorities currently have no clear leads on her whereabouts,” said Taypotat, in a closed member only Facebook group. Taypotat goes onto say there may have been a possible sighting of Ross in Yorkton in late August and that she was also last seen in the company of another man who is known in the community. “If anyone knows where (this man) is, please encourage him to reach out to someone. He too has not been seen for some time,” added Taypotat. The Regina police is also assisting with the investigation and assigned a missing persons detective to the case. The RCMP detachments of Yorkton, Melville, Esterhazy and the Saskatoon Police Service have also been involved in the search. Family and friends search for Ross in Kahkewistahaw First Nation on the weekend of Sept. 6. Photo courtesy: Tashena Taypotat. In a number of posts on social media by Desira’s mother, Nancy Ross, says her daughter’s disappearance is out of character and that she has previously stayed in contact with her mother each week. She also says that her daughter’s bank card was used in Saskatoon on Aug. 31. According to the RCMP, Ross last contacted family on July 27 and was last seen in Kahkewistahaw on July 31. Ross is also known to travel to Regina. Ross is described as 5’3”, 210 lbs with medium-length brown hair and brown eyes, she may also be wearing glasses. If anyone knows where Desira Ross is, you are asked to contact Broadview RCMP at 310-RCMP or submit your tips anonymously with Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Continue Reading