Thompson Rural RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two people from Split Lake who have not been seen since Oct. 22.
Mary Thibeault, 45, and Terry Kitchekeesik, 41, were last seen together in the northern Manitoba community, police said in a release. Investigators believe the pair may have left Split Lake together and could be in the Gillam area.
Police have not provided further details about where the two may have travelled, whether they were headed to a particular destination in Gillam or what transportation they may have used. The information released by RCMP also does not include details about clothing, a vehicle or other circumstances surrounding their disappearance.
What police have released
The search involves two adults who were last known to be together. That detail is central to the police request, as information about either person, their movements or possible contact with them could assist investigators in determining where they may be.
| Person | Age | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Thibeault | 45 | Five feet one inch tall; medium build |
| Terry Kitchekeesik | 41 | Five feet nine inches tall; about 176 pounds |
The two were reported missing from Split Lake, a community approximately 711 kilometres north of Winnipeg. The RCMP release identifies the potential area of interest as Gillam, another northern Manitoba community. Police did not say whether they have confirmed sightings since Oct. 22.
Police ask public to share information
Anyone who may have seen Thibeault or Kitchekeesik, spoken with them or learned information about their whereabouts is encouraged to contact Thompson Rural RCMP at 204-778-3050.
- Mary Thibeault is 45 and has a medium build.
- Terry Kitchekeesik is 41, about five feet nine inches tall and weighs approximately 176 pounds.
- Both were last seen together in Split Lake on Oct. 22.
- Police believe they could be in or near Gillam.
- Information can be provided to Thompson Rural RCMP at 204-778-3050.
The request places an emphasis on information from people who may have been travelling through Split Lake or Gillam, or who may have encountered either person after the last confirmed sighting. Even information that appears limited—such as the time and place of a possible sighting—could help police establish a timeline, although RCMP have not described what information they are specifically seeking beyond assistance in locating the pair.
For families and residents in northern communities, missing-person searches can quickly extend across large distances. In this case, police have identified both the community where Thibeault and Kitchekeesik were last seen and the area where investigators believe they may have gone. That gives members of the public a specific focus when reviewing what they may have seen or heard.
Details that could help
People considering whether they have relevant information should compare what they remember with the descriptions issued by police and the timing of the last known sighting. Information concerning either person may be useful, including a possible sighting of the two together or separate observations after they left Split Lake.
RCMP did not indicate in the release whether a search operation was continuing in Split Lake, whether officers had received confirmed tips or whether any other agencies were involved. Police also did not provide a reason for the pair’s absence. Those details remain unconfirmed and should not be assumed.
The immediate priority is to establish the whereabouts of both people. Anyone with information is asked to contact Thompson Rural RCMP using the number provided by police. Members of the public should pass along what they know directly to investigators rather than relying on unverified reports or speculation about the pair’s location.
