Nanaimo RCMP have recovered a body that could be missing teen Makayla Chang, but they have not informed the family where or how the remains were discovered.
The 16 year old was last seen on March 17th, and was reported missing on March 22nd.
The Nanaimo Serious Crimes Unit.are in charge of the case, and treating it as a homicide..
RCMP say they don't believe the public are at risk.
Chang was a student at John Barsby Secondary School, and the Nanaimo School District says it will provide counselling for staff and students who need it.