Update - Manitoba RCMP provide new photos of murder suspect who entered Canada from the United States

July 16, 2019
Emerson, Manitoba

News release

Images

Derek Whisenand
Dog
Derek Whisenand
Tattoo

The Manitoba RCMP is providing new photos of Derek Whisenand, a 27-year-old male who illegally crossed into Canada during the week of June 24. He is currently wanted in Texas for murder and is also the subject of a warrant for arrest in Canada.

The new photos show Derek Whisenand without a full goatee, the pentagram tattoo on his lower left wrist, and the dog he is believed to be travelling with.

"We would like to thank the public for the numerous tips that have been received so far" said Cpl. Julie Courchaine of the Manitoba RCMP. "We hope that these new photos will help generate additional information that will lead to his arrest."

As a reminder, Derek Whisenand is described as Caucasian, 6' tall, 230 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair.

Anyone with information is asked to immediately call 911 or the RCMP Integrated Border Enforcement Team at 204-324-9121 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.


The Manitoba RCMP believe that a 27-year-old male who is evading police in the United States illegally crossed into Canada near Haskett, Manitoba, sometime during the week of June 24, 2019, before travelling to Winnipeg and possibly eastern Canada.

Derek Whisenand is currently wanted in Texas for Murder. He is also the subject of a warrant for arrest in Canada.

Derek Whisenand is described as Caucasian, 6' tall, 230 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. He was last seen with a black goatee. He is travelling with a large mixed breed dog, possibly a mix of a German Shepard and pit bull or boxer, brindle in color.

He may be armed and is considered DANGEROUS, and is NOT to be approached.

Anyone with information is asked to immediately call 911 or the RCMP Integrated Border Enforcement Team at 204-324-9121 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

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Contact information

Cpl. Julie Courchaine, Media Relations Officer
RCMP Media Relations
204-983-8497
Media.Relations.RCMP.Manitoba@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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