Community Alert: Portage la Prairie RCMP Searching for Missing Woman and Vehicle

The Portage la Prairie RCMP are asking for the public’s help in locating 40-year-old Leah Hope Dodd, who has been reported missing from Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Police received the missing person report on March 19, 2026, and are actively working to confirm her whereabouts and safety.

Leah Dodd was last seen on March 16, 2026, at her residence on Tupper Street North in Portage la Prairie. Investigators believe she may be travelling in a specific vehicle, and officers have stated they are concerned for her well-being. Residents in and around Portage la Prairie are urged to be vigilant and to contact police immediately with any possible sightings or information.

Help Find Missing Woman: Description and Key Details

CrimeCanada.ca is urgently calling on our community to assist RCMP in locating Leah Hope Dodd. Even a small detail or sighting could be critical in helping officers confirm her safety.

RCMP have released the following description of Leah and the vehicle she may be driving:

• Name: Leah Hope Dodd
• Age: 40 years old
• Last seen: March 16, 2026
• Last known location: Her residence on Tupper Street North, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba
• Height: Approximately 5’5"
• Build: Medium
• Hair: Brown
• Eyes: Green

Possible associated vehicle:

• Make/Model: Chevrolet Trailblazer
• Year: 2009
• Colour: Blue
• Manitoba licence plate: LWZ 907

The RCMP have clearly indicated they are concerned for Leah’s well-being and are treating this as a priority missing person investigation.

Photo of Missing Woman

Please carefully review the image below to assist in recognizing Leah if you see her in your community or on the road:

Image: Leah Hope Dodd (provided by RCMP).

How the Community Can Help

If you have seen Leah Hope Dodd, her blue 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer (plate LWZ 907), or have any information that might help locate her, you are urged to contact police immediately using the following numbers:

• Portage la Prairie RCMP Detachment: 204-857-8767
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips): 1-800-222-8477
• Online anonymous tip: www.manitobacrimestoppers.com

When calling, provide as many details as possible, including the time and place of any sighting, vehicle description, direction of travel, and any other observations. Do not put yourself at risk or attempt to stop a vehicle or individual yourself; instead, contact RCMP directly.

For those seeking broader context on local safety trends, our Portage la Prairie Crime Statistics & Safety Report offers an overview of crime patterns and community risk factors in the area, which can help residents understand how missing person cases fit into the wider safety picture.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, missing person alerts in Manitoba are a critical community safety issue that depend heavily on public awareness and rapid information sharing. When someone disappears and there are concerns for their well-being, early reporting of sightings and tips can significantly improve the chances of a safe outcome. In a regional centre like Portage la Prairie, where people and vehicles frequently move along major routes and through surrounding rural areas, community vigilance is especially important.

We encourage residents to stay attentive when driving, using public spaces, or visiting nearby communities, and to take the time to review descriptions and photos shared in official alerts. If something feels out of place or matches the details in this bulletin, contact police rather than dismissing it. Working together—through prompt reporting, sharing official alerts, and staying informed via tools like our Portage la Prairie, Manitoba crime statistics and safety data—we can help support vulnerable individuals and strengthen community safety across the province.

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.