Urgent Missing Indigenous Person Alert: 13-Year-Old Mya Gil Missing in Colorado Springs

 Authorities in Colorado Springs, Colorado, have issued a Missing Indigenous Person Alert for 13-year-old Mya Gil, whose disappearance has prompted immediate concern for her well-being.


Mya, who belongs to the Mdewakanton Sioux of Prairie Island, was last seen walking around 11:00 p.m. on January 10, 2026, in the vicinity of the 8100 block of Misty Moon Drive. Her family and law enforcement officials emphasize the urgency of the situation, stating that community awareness could play a crucial role in ensuring her safe return.

Description of Mya Gil

Indigenous female, Mdewakanton Sioux, Prairie Island

Age: 13

Height: 5’5”

Weight: 145 lbs

Hair: Shoulder-length, dyed blue with brown roots

Eyes: Brown

Right-side nose piercing

Last seen wearing: thin black zip-up hoodie, worn blue jeans, gray Air Jordans

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has released the alert in collaboration with the Colorado Springs Police Department, making certain that Mya’s details are broadly disseminated. These alerts are part of an increasing initiative to tackle the high rate of missing Indigenous youths in the United States, where community engagement is often critical in recovery efforts.

Her family and friends are eagerly seeking answers, urging individuals in and around Colorado Springs to remain alert. Even the smallest piece of information—such as a sighting, a conversation, or a fleeting memory—could assist authorities in their search for Mya.

How to Help

If you possess any information, please reach out immediately:

Call 911

Colorado Springs Police Department: 719-444-7000

Every share contributes to enhancing visibility and ensures that Mya's situation is known to as many individuals as possible.

This alert is shared for awareness, based on details from local law enforcement and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

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