Kenora OPP say foul play cannot be ruled out; Criminal Investigation Branch now leading case

KENORA, ON — October 30, 2025 — The Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking for the public’s assistance to locate Mekhi SCOTT, also known as Mekhi PELLY, 21. He was reported missing on Sunday, October 26, 2025. Investigators believe he was last seen in Kenora sometime between Friday, October 10 and Sunday, October 12, 2025.

Description

• Age: 21

• Height: 6’2″ (189 cm)

• Build: Medium

• Hair: Black

• Eyes: Brown

• Distinctive Tattoos:

  • Fingers: Smiley face and a cross

  • Left hand: Butterfly

  • Right thigh: Tic-tac-toe

Investigation Update

The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) is now overseeing the investigation with the Kenora OPP Crime Unit. Foul play cannot be ruled out at this time.

How to Help

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Mekhi SCOTT / Mekhi PELLY is asked to contact the Kenora OPP Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122 and reference E251455561.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit online at ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

If you have recent photos or home/business security camera footage from the Kenora area between Oct. 10–12, please review and contact investigators if anything appears relevant.