Update - Thompson RCMP seeking public assistance with homicide investigation

October 24, 2019
Thompson, Manitoba

News release

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Bobbie Lynn Moose
outer jacket
Inner jacket
boots

On October 1, 2019, 29-year-old Bobbie Lynn Lee Moose, of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation, was dropped off by her sister at the Walmart located on Mystery Lake Road in the city of Thompson. This would be the last time she would see Bobbie alive.

Police believe Bobbie was staying with friends in Thompson over the three week period, and was last seen wearing a plain black winter coat over top a grey North Face jacket with red trim, black tights and black boots.

"We believe community members may have seen Bobbie between October 1 and October 17 and are asking them to come forward and speak with the RCMP," said Sgt. Paul Manaigre of the Manitoba RCMP. "We are also asking anyone who recalls seeing someone who may have been wearing clothing that matches this description to contact us."

If anyone has information related to this homicide, Bobbie Moose's activities, or anyone matching the description, please call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909, call CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

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Thompson RCMP have now confirmed that the deceased female located on October 17, 2019, has been identified as 29-year-old Bobbie Lynn Lee Moose of the Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation.

Police are requesting anyone who may have information in relation to this homicide as well as her activities between October 1 and October 17, 2019, are asked to contact the Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909.

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Thompson RCMP along with the Major Crime Services unit continue to investigate.

On October 17, 2019, at approximately 5:10 pm, Thompson RCMP received a report from the public that a body had been located near Nelson Road.

Upon arrival, officers located the body of a deceased female. The death is being investigated as a homicide.

Officers from Major Crime Services, Forensic Identification Services and Thompson Detachment are on scene and will have the area secured for an extended period of time as part of the ongoing investigation.

There is no additional information available about the victim at this time.

An autopsy is being scheduled.

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Contact information

Sgt. Paul Manaigre, Media Relations Officer
RCMP Media Relations
204-983-8497
Media.Relations.RCMP.Manitoba@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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