Canton Teen Still Missing; Police Continue To Pursue Leads

CANTON, GA -- The Canton Police Department continues its search for a 16-year-old girl reported missing last week by her family. Mayci Olschewske was last seen on Friday, Aug. 31 at her home in the city.

Late Tuesday evening, Canton police said they are "thankful" for the leads that have come in through social media and her family to help locate Mayci. Detectives are also reviewing surveillance videos from different locations to determine where she could be.

"No phone or credit cards have been used that are associated with Ms. Olschewske from when she was last seen," the department added. "Detectives are aware that she does have ties to Florida and are following those leads."

Police believe Mayci is driving a white 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe bearing Georgia tag WPQ909. The vehicle has some front-end damage, authorities note. The vehicle's steering wheel is believed to be decorated with a crocheted rainbow-colored cover, according to a flier shared by the agency (SIGN UP: Get Patch's Daily Newsletter and Real Time News Alerts. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app).

Mayci is described as a white female about 5 feet, 5 inches tall. She weighs around 133 pounds, has green eyes and blonde hair. The flier also indicates Mayci took blankets, pillows and other personal belongings. It was initially reported that Mayci could be traveling to Paulding County.

"Her family is extremely worried due to some medical conditions," the flier states.

Anyone with information about Mayci's whereabouts is asked to contact the Canton Police Department at 770 720-4883, 9-1-1 or email tom.priest@cantonga.gov.

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