Missing Person Alert: RCMP Searching for 40-Year-Old Man in Thompson

Section 1: Community Safety Alert

The Thompson RCMP are urgently asking for the public’s help to locate 40-year-old Russell Grieves, who has been reported missing from a residence on Princeton Drive in Thompson, Manitoba. Police received the report on July 6, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., and are actively working to confirm his wellbeing.

Grieves last communicated with a family member on July 3, 2026, and has not been seen or heard from since. This extended lack of contact is considered concerning. Anyone in the Thompson area, or who may have travelled through the region recently, is asked to review the description and photo below and contact police immediately with any possible sightings or information.

Help Find Russell Grieves

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on our community to assist in locating Russell. Please carefully review his photo and description, and share this alert with others in the Thompson, Manitoba region.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details

According to the official information provided by the RCMP in Manitoba:

• On July 6, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Thompson RCMP received a report of a missing man from an address on Princeton Drive in Thompson, Manitoba.
• The missing person is Russell Grieves, 40 years old.
• He last had contact with a family member on July 3, 2026, and has not been seen since that time.
• Physical description:
  • Height: approximately 5’10”
  • Weight: approximately 215 lbs
  • Hair: long light brown hair
  • Eyes: green eyes
  • Clothing: no clothing description was available at the time of the release.

How to Report Information

If you have seen Russell Grieves, believe you know where he might be, or have any information that could help investigators, you are urged to contact police immediately using the following official channels:

• Thompson RCMP detachment: 204-677-6909
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous tip line): 1-800-222-8477
• Online anonymous tip submission: via Manitoba Crime Stoppers secure tip form

Please do not post specific sighting information only on social media. Contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers directly so that investigators receive timely, actionable details.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

Missing person alerts like this one are critical for the safety of both the individual involved and the broader community in Manitoba. Quick public awareness can significantly increase the chances of locating someone safely, especially when there has been no contact for several days. In a community such as Thompson, Manitoba, where we closely monitor crime and safety patterns, coordinated vigilance from residents can be the difference in resolving a case promptly.

CrimeCanada.ca encourages residents to stay observant when moving around neighbourhoods, workplaces, and public spaces. If you notice someone who resembles a missing person or appears disoriented or in distress, do not approach in a way that could escalate the situation. Instead, safely note the location, time, and any distinguishing details, and contact Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Community members who stay informed and report concerns responsibly play a vital role in building safer streets and supporting vulnerable individuals.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the manitoba community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.