Community Safety Alert: 56-Year-Old Man Missing from Peguis First Nation Area, Manitoba

Gimli RCMP are asking the public for urgent assistance in locating 56-year-old David Jonasson, who has been reported missing from the Peguis First Nation area in Manitoba. Police received the missing person report on March 8, 2026, and remain actively involved in efforts to find him.

Jonasson was last confirmed seen on February 26, 2026, in the Peguis First Nation area and may be travelling in a borrowed 2018 Ford F-150. Both his family and RCMP officers have raised serious concerns about his well-being and are appealing to anyone in the community who may have seen him or his vehicle to come forward immediately.

Official RCMP Details

Missing Person:

• Name: David Jonasson
• Age: 56
• Last seen: February 26, 2026
• Last known area: Peguis First Nation, Manitoba

Physical Description:

• Height: Approximately 5’7"
• Weight: About 160 pounds
• Hair: Grey
• Eyes: Brown

Possible Vehicle:

• Make/Model: 2018 Ford F-150
• Status: Believed to be a borrowed vehicle

Police state that both family and Gimli RCMP are very worried about Jonasson’s safety and are prioritizing this missing person investigation.

Help Needed: Have You Seen David Jonasson?

CrimeCanada.ca is urgently calling on our community to assist in locating David Jonasson. Even a small piece of information — a possible sighting, dashcam footage, or knowledge of a vehicle matching the description — could be critical.

If you have seen David, his vehicle, or know anything about his recent movements, please contact:

• Gimli RCMP Detachment: 204-642-5106
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1-800-222-8477
• Online anonymous tip: www.manitobacrimestoppers.com

Do not share sensitive or detailed information about possible sightings on social media before speaking with police; report directly to the numbers above so investigators can respond appropriately.

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Image: 56-year-old missing man, David Jonasson.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing person alerts like this one are a crucial part of community safety in Manitoba. When someone is unaccounted for and their well-being is in question, the first hours and days are often the most important. Quick sharing of accurate information can help locate a vulnerable person sooner and reduce the risk of harm.

Community members can support safety efforts by staying observant during daily routines — especially when travelling on highways, in rural areas, and around First Nations communities. If something feels out of place, such as an unfamiliar vehicle parked for an extended period or someone who appears disoriented or in distress, consider contacting local police on their non-emergency line, or 911 in an emergency. In missing person cases, it is always better to report a potential sighting and let investigators assess its relevance than to stay silent. Your call could be the key that helps reunite a family.

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.