Silver Alert: Selkirk RCMP search for missing 68-year-old woman

Community Safety Alert – Missing Senior with Dementia

On April 17, 2026, at approximately 12:20 p.m., Selkirk RCMP in Manitoba received a report that 68-year-old Cynthia Jacobucci is missing. Her family has not had contact with her for more than 24 hours and have been unable to locate her.

Jacobucci was last seen in Selkirk on Thursday night and is believed to have left her Petersfield-area home before an overnight storm moved in. She lives with dementia, may be confused or disoriented, and her family and police are deeply concerned for her safety. This Silver Alert is being shared so the public can help locate her as quickly as possible.

Help Find Cynthia Jacobucci – Silver Alert Details

Investigators have determined that Jacobucci’s vehicle is not at her home, and there are no visible tire tracks in her driveway, suggesting she may have left before the storm began. Her dog is also missing from the residence. She did not attend a scheduled medical appointment in Stonewall this afternoon, increasing concerns for her wellbeing.

CrimeCanada.ca urgently asks our community to assist. If you are in or around Selkirk, Petersfield, Stonewall, or travelling on nearby highways and rural roads, please review the description below and be alert for both Cynthia and her vehicle. Public vigilance is critical in Silver Alerts involving vulnerable seniors.

Description of Missing Woman and Vehicle

• Name: Cynthia Jacobucci
• Age: 68
• Height: Approximately 5’2”
• Hair: Short grey hair
• Eyes: Blue
• Last known area: Seen in Selkirk on Thursday night; residence in the Petersfield area; missed medical appointment in Stonewall
• Health information: Has dementia and may be disoriented or confused
• Suspected vehicle: 2016 Jeep Patriot
• Licence plate: Manitoba plate LCP 541
• Dog: Her dog is also not at the residence and may be with her

How the Public Can Help – Call Immediately with Any Information

If you see Cynthia, her vehicle, or have any information about her possible movements or whereabouts, contact authorities immediately:

• Emergency / Immediate sightings: Call 911
• Selkirk RCMP Detachment: 204-482-3322
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips): 1-800-222-8477
• Online anonymous tip: Submit via Manitoba Crime Stoppers secure tip form

Even small details—such as seeing a similar vehicle parked unusually on a rural road, at a business, or in a residential area—can be vital. For ongoing incident coverage and similar public alerts across Canada, residents can follow our national Safety Alerts updates to stay informed and prepared.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, Silver Alerts involving older adults with dementia are time-sensitive community emergencies, not just routine missing person files. Weather changes, isolation on rural roads, and medical needs can quickly turn a disappearance into a life-threatening situation. Communities across Canada—whether in larger centres like Selkirk or smaller municipalities similar to those profiled in our local crime and safety data reports—depend on fast public response when vulnerable residents go missing.

We encourage residents to check their properties, outbuildings, parking areas, and dashcam or security camera footage from the last 24–48 hours if they are anywhere near Selkirk, Petersfield, or Stonewall. When interacting with a person who appears disoriented, speak calmly, ensure they are in a safe place, and contact 911 or Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-3322 for guidance. Community awareness and quick reporting are key to bringing Cynthia home safely and protecting other at-risk seniors in the future.

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.