News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Monday, August 18, 2014   Homicide Update – C14-174517 As previously reported, on August 17, 2014 at approximately 1:30 p.m. a body was recovered from the Red River in the area of the Alexander Docks.   An autopsy has been completed and the victim has been identified as 15-year-old Tina FONTAINE. FONTAINE was reported missing on August 9, 2014 and was last seen in the downtown area of Winnipeg on Friday, August 8 (R14-58544 refers).                     At the time of her disappearance FONTAINE was described as an Aboriginal female, 5'3" tall, approximately 100 pounds with a thin build, brown/black hair (shaved on one side / long on the other ) and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white skirt, blue jacket and pink & white runners.   Members of Tina's family have been notified and they, along with the Homicide Unit, are requesting the public's assistance in identifying the person(s) responsible.   Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.