Manitoba RCMP are warning those living and working in downtown Winnipeg to be on the lookout for a man wanted in connection with the deaths of a mother and her two children in Portage la Prairie.
Police say Trevis McLeod, 50, was last seen walking at the Millennium Library and through the downtown skywalk system Tuesday.
They warn that McLeod is considered dangerous and should not be approached.
“Everyone living or working in downtown Winnipeg needs to be aware that Trevis may be in the area,” RCMP said in a Wednesday afternoon release.
“No one should hesitate to call 911 if he is seen. RCMP and Winnipeg Police officers are actively patrolling and will respond immediately.”
RCMP released an arrest warrant for McLeod on three counts of second-degree murder and arson Tuesday after the bodies of a 32-year-old woman, her six-year-old daughter and her three-year-old son were found in a Portage la Prairie home following a fire early Sunday.
“This was a horrific and tragic crime that took the lives of a mother and her two small children,” said Supt. Rob Lasson, the officer in charge of RCMP’s major crime services.
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“Our priority is to locate and arrest Trevis as soon as possible and we are asking anyone with information on his whereabouts to call 911 immediately.”
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In an update Wednesday, RCMP said McLeod has been seen in several locations in Winnipeg this week, including:
- On Magnus Avenue Monday afternoon.
- In the St. Boniface area Tuesday around 1:30 a.m.
- At the Millennium Library and shortly thereafter, walking through the downtown skywalk Tuesday around 2:20 p.m.
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Police say McLeod was last seen wearing glasses, a dark-coloured ball cap, a black coat and black shoes. They say he is carrying a black bag.
Investigators say McLeod doesn’t have access to a vehicle and will be on foot.
They say McLeod may also return to the Portage la Prairie area.
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