News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, October 2, 2018     Suspicious Death – Investigation: C18-214543 Previously released: On September 28, 2018, at approximately 7:05 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a report of suspicious circumstances at a recycling depot in the 100 block of Omands Creek Boulevard.     The body of a middle-aged adult female was found mixed in with recycling materials. It is believed that the female was transported from a secondary location.     Efforts are underway to identify the female and notify next of kin. Limited information is available at this time.     Update: Homicide investigators have identified the deceased as 33-year-old Mary Madeline YELLOWBACK (ROSS).     The investigation has determined that Mary was in the downtown area during the evening of September 27, 2018. The pictures below are from the evening of September 27, 2018 and show her wearing jeans and a grey hooded sweatshirt with a red R on the front. Investigators want to speak with anyone who had contact with Mary between September 27th and 28th, 2018 or anyone who recalls seeing her during this time.           Mary YELLOWBACK is described as Indigenous, approximately 5'7" in height and 135 lbs.           This investigation is continuing by members of the Homicide Unit. If anyone has any information related to this investigation or which may assist investigators they are asked to call 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).  For further information contact either:    Constable Rob Carver, Public Information Officer    Constable Jay Murray, Public Information Officer    Constable Tammy Skrabek, Public Information Officer    Kelly Dehn, Manager of Public Affairs        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.