Update - Thompson RCMP searching for missing teen

April 19, 2024
Thompson, Manitoba

News release

Wilfred Spence has been safely located. The RCMP thanks the public and the media for their assistance.


Wilfred Spence has been active on social media, a profile identifying himself as Wilfred Spence, has been commenting on this post, however he has yet to be located or spoken to by officers or any family members.

As a result, Wilfred Spence is still considered missing by the Thompson RCMP Detachment and anyone with information on his current whereabouts is asked to contact the police.


On April 10, 2024, at 12:25 pm, Thompson RCMP received a report of a missing 17-year-old male from Thompson.

Wilfred Quenton Spence, 17, was last seen on April 2 at his residence located on Ashberry Place.

He's described as being 4'11", 145lbs with short black hair and brown eyes. No clothing description is available.

Spence is known to travel frequently between Thompson and Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation.

RCMP have conducted numerous inquiries at several addresses of interest in both communities without success.

If you've seen Wilfred Spence or have any information on his whereabouts, please call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909/6911, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

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Contact information

Phone: 204-983-8497
Email: Media.Relations.RCMP.Manitoba@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Manitoba RCMP Media Relations Unit

Tara Seel, Media Relations Officer
Cpl. Julie Courchaine, Media Relations Officer
Sgt. Paul Manaigre, Media Relations Officer
Robert Cyrenne, Director Communications and Media Relations

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File number: 2024-467175

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