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12/9/2009
There has been a lot of hope in recent weeks that a teenaged Toronto girl, missing for nearly three months, might be in Alberta.
But, that hope may be dashed.
RCMP in the province say they have followed up most of the tips, suggesting Mariam Makhniashvili, 17, was in the province.
Sgt. Patrick Webb can now say the object of all the buzz is a look-alike, "We have determined there are a group of individuals that are basically doing door-to-door sales of dream catchers," says Webb. "Those individuals were actually located in Wainwright, and it was confirmed there was a girl with them that is very similar in appearance, but it is not her. Her identity has been checked, and confirmed."
Webb says RCMP are still following up on all tips. The latest reported sighting came from Hinton, November 30th. Police are still looking into that one.
Mariam Makhniashvili
Toronto Police Handout
Makhniashvil hasn't been seen or heard from since leaving her home in Toronto's west end, to go to school September 14th. Anyone knowing her whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers, 1-800-222-8477. (bp, ccg)
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