Community Alert: Thompson RCMP Searching for Missing 54-Year-Old Woman, Possibly in Winnipeg
Section 1: The Alert
The Thompson RCMP in Manitoba are urgently requesting the public’s help to locate 54-year-old Evelyn Fortin, who has been reported missing. Police received the report on March 16, 2026, and both investigators and her family are deeply worried about her safety and wellbeing.
Fortin was last seen by her son at a department store in the Thompson area roughly two weeks before the report was made. Investigators believe she might now be in Winnipeg, but efforts to find her have not yet been successful. Residents in both communities are asked to stay alert and report any possible sightings immediately.
Section 2: Official Details
The following details are provided based on the official information released by the RCMP:
- Name: Evelyn Fortin
- Age: 54
- Last confirmed sighting: Approximately two weeks prior to March 16, 2026
- Last seen location: A department store in the Thompson area (seen by her son)
- Possible current location: It is believed she may be in Winnipeg, although this has not been confirmed.
Physical Description
- Height: Approximately 5’6" (five feet six inches)
- Weight: About 155 pounds
- Hair: Black
- Eyes: Brown
How the Public Can Help
The RCMP and Fortin’s family are asking anyone who may have seen her, or who has any information about her whereabouts, to come forward as quickly as possible. Even small details, such as a possible sighting on public transit, in a store, or in a neighbourhood in Thompson or Winnipeg, can be crucial in missing person investigations.
- If you have information or believe you have seen Evelyn Fortin, contact Thompson RCMP detachment at 204-677-6911.
- To remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
- Anonymous tips can also be submitted securely online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
CrimeCanada.ca Community Action Request: If you live in or travel through Thompson, Winnipeg, or surrounding areas, please take a moment to look carefully at the photo and description above. Share this alert with friends, colleagues, and local community groups so that more people know to watch for her.
For broader context on local risk and policing trends, residents can review regional data such as the Thompson, Manitoba crime statistics and safety data, which help illustrate why rapid community response in missing persons cases is so important.
Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, every missing person alert in Manitoba is a critical community safety issue. When an individual like Evelyn has been out of contact with family for an extended period, the combination of uncertainty, possible inter-city travel between Thompson and Winnipeg, and the absence of confirmed sightings makes public participation essential. Rapid sharing of information, paying attention to people who may appear lost or vulnerable, and taking the time to call police when something seems wrong can significantly improve the chances of a safe outcome.
In missing person situations, we encourage community members to: stay observant in public spaces, note distinguishing features when you believe you recognize someone from an alert, and never hesitate to contact police or Crime Stoppers if you are unsure. You do not need proof to make a report—only a reasonable concern. Collective vigilance is one of the strongest tools communities have to support both families in distress and the investigators working to bring loved ones home safely.
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.