The disappearance of 16-year-old Kiely Rodni shook the Truckee/North Tahoe community to its core. If there’s ever a time that we, as Truckee/Tahoe residents, shine, it’s when one of our own is hurting, in need, or at risk.

Officers Monday declared the remains found inside Kiely Rodni’s car are probably those of the 16-year-old Truckee girl who went missing in the early hours of Aug. 6. The investigation as to what happened continues.

As word spread quickly in Tahoe / Truckee on Sunday, Aug. 21, that 16-year-old Kiely Rodni’s car was found sunken upside down in Prosser Reservoir that morning, locals cried in shock, relief, and pain.

Amid reports of parents attempting to dissuade young partygoers from coming forward, authorities continue to plead with teenagers to report any information with a guarantee of anonymity and amnesty.

Kiely Rodni’s parents and searchers desperately pleaded for teenagers who attended the party where Kiely was last seen Friday night/Saturday morning to share whatever they know about the party. In evening meeting with community Wednesday, Aug. 10, in Truckee, they detailed the progress so far and described their means of searching. The hunt for the missing 16-year-old is entering its 6th day.

The Placer and Nevada county sheriff’s offices are searching together alongside the FBI to locate 16-year-old Truckee resident Kiely Rodni after a weekend party near Prosser Reservoir. Officials urge community members to come forward with any possible leads.