A Colorado Bureau of Investigation Missing Indigenous Person Alert is now in effect for 13-year-old Mya Gil, whose disappearance from northeast Colorado Springs has neighbors and authorities urgently looking for answers.
Gil was last seen on foot around 1 a.m. in the 8100 block of Misty Moon Drive, according to officials. She is described as about 5 feet 5 inches tall and roughly 145 pounds, with purple-dyed hair, brown eyes, and nose and lip piercings. When she was last seen, she was reported wearing a purple spaghetti-strap tank top and black jeans.
What authorities have released
In a post shared by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, officials list Gil's date of birth as Feb. 10, 2012, and identify her tribal affiliation as Mdewakanton Sioux (Prairie Island). The alert repeats her physical description and notes that she was last seen at about 1:00 a.m. on Jan. 29. Authorities are clear on one point: anyone who spots her should call 911 immediately.
Local law enforcement and news outlets have been circulating Gil's photo and last-seen details to keep the case front and center. KKTV reports that the Colorado Springs Police Department is asking anyone with information to call CSPD at 719-444-7000, and to contact 911 right away if they see her.
How the Missing Indigenous Person Alert works
Colorado's Missing Indigenous Person Alert program is designed to move fast when an Indigenous person is missing and believed to be at risk. Run by the CBI, it requires a requesting law enforcement agency and an active CCIC/NCIC entry before it can be activated. Once those boxes are checked, the bureau pushes details out to media, tribal partners, and law enforcement agencies across the state. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation outlines the criteria and how the notification process works.
The state also operates an Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives, which maintains an interactive case dashboard and provides resources for families. The office encourages relatives to work closely with investigators, safeguard any potential evidence, and use official reporting channels for tips or new information. The Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives lists guidance and support options for families and community members navigating these cases.
How you can help
Anyone who sees Mya Gil or has information about where she might be is urged to call 911 without delay or contact the Colorado Springs Police Department at 719-444-7000. Officials are asking members of the public not to approach or try to detain anyone themselves. Instead, they recommend noting the exact location, any vehicle description, and other identifying details that could help investigators move quickly.
Investigators say the case remains active and that they plan to update the public as new information becomes available.
