UPDATE 2 – Roblin RCMP continue to search for missing woman
It has been more than three years since Melinda Lynxleg was seen. Police do believe that Lynxleg is deceased and are investigating her disappearance as a homicide.
New information has come forward that has led officers to an abandoned residence in San Clara.
Starting June 5, 2023, and continuing to June 6, 2023, there is a large police presence in the area. The RCMP Search and Rescue Team, RCMP Major Crime Services investigators, RCMP Forensic Identification Section, Roblin RCMP officers, and a forensic anthropologist are working in the area following up on the new information.
As this is an ongoing investigation, we cannot disclose the reason for the police presence in the area, but want to assure the community there is no public safety threat.
The RCMP Major Crime Service Family Liaison has remained in contact with Melinda’s family, and they are aware of the new developments in the investigation.
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November 19, 2020
UPDATE – Roblin RCMP continue to search for missing woman
Roblin RCMP continue to search for missing 41-year-old Melinda Lynxleg of Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve (also known as Valley River First Nation). She has been missing since March 31, 2020, has not accessed her bank account, has had no contact with friends and family and has not been active on social media.
While trying to locate Melinda Lynxleg, RCMP officers have interviewed more than 50 people, followed up on a number of tips, and continue to liaise with partner agencies.
Melinda Lynxleg is described as 5’5″, 190 pounds (it is believed that she may have lost a significant amount of weight), with brown hair and brown eyes.
“These last 8 months have been a nightmare for our family,” said Betty Lynxleg, Melinda’s aunt. “Melinda’s six children are heart-broken that their mom isn’t home. She is loved and we all just want to know that she is okay. If anyone has seen her or has any information, please call police.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Roblin RCMP at 204-937-2164 call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com
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April 20, 2020
Roblin RCMP looking for missing woman
On April 16, 2020, at 2:40 pm, Roblin RCMP received a report of a missing 40-year-old female from Tootinaowaziibeeng Treaty Reserve (Valley River First Nation). Melinda Lynxleg was last seen on March 31.
Lynxleg is described as 5’5, 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.
The RCMP are asking anyone with information to call the Roblin RCMP at 204-937-2164, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com