Thompson — RCMP in northern Manitoba are appealing to the public for help locating 37-year-old Melanie Beardy, who was reported missing last weekend and was last heard from on July 26, according to a news release issued Saturday.
Details of the disappearance
Beardy, who is from Split Lake First Nation, was reported missing to the Thompson RCMP late Sunday. Officers say an extensive search has been conducted but she has not yet been found.
“Thompson RCMP are searching for Melanie Beardy, who was reported missing last Sunday night and was last heard from on July 26,” the release said.
Police describe Beardy as approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall with a large build and long black hair usually worn in a ponytail. She has distinctive tattoos: the word “Elvis” on her chest and a dreamcatcher on her left forearm. At the time she was last seen she was wearing black sweatpants and a grey sweatshirt.
How the public can help
RCMP are asking anyone who may have seen Beardy, or who has information about her whereabouts since July 26, to make contact. Police urged residents to check security camera footage, social media messages and to speak with friends and family who may have been in touch with her.
- Phone Thompson RCMP: 204-677-6909 or 204-677-6911.
- If you see her now, call 911 immediately.
- Do not approach if you believe she may be in a situation that could be dangerous; instead call police.
Community context
Missing-person cases in northern and First Nations communities often prompt swift searches involving local police, family members and volunteers. The RCMP release did not specify whether family members, search-and-rescue teams or other agencies are involved in the current effort, only that officers have conducted an extensive search to date.
Split Lake First Nation, like many communities in northern Manitoba, is closely connected to Thompson by travel, family ties and services. The release identifies Beardy’s community of origin but does not indicate whether she was travelling within the region when she was last in contact with others on July 26.
What is known — at a glance
| Who | Melanie Beardy, 37 |
|---|---|
| Last heard from | July 26 |
| Reported missing | Late Sunday (report filed with Thompson RCMP) |
| Physical description | 5 ft. 4 in.; large build; long black hair (usually in ponytail) |
| Distinctive marks | "Elvis" tattoo on chest; dreamcatcher on left forearm |
| Last known clothing | Black sweatpants; grey sweatshirt |
Police did not provide further details on the circumstances surrounding her disappearance or on any leads they may be following.
Why this matters to Manitobans
Missing-person investigations are of acute concern in smaller and northern communities where resources can be stretched and where a single disappearance affects many people closely. Public tips have in past cases made the difference in locating individuals or advancing investigations, which is why authorities emphasise community assistance and vigilance.
Anyone with information about Beardy’s location or movements since July 26 is asked to contact Thompson RCMP at the numbers above. Tips can be provided anonymously through local Crime Stoppers if callers prefer not to speak with police directly.
The RCMP release did not indicate when it would issue further updates. WE NEWS will continue to monitor the situation and report on any developments.
