The remains found in the Burntwood River on September 28, 2022, have been identified as Steven Linklater, 62, whom RCMP had been investigating as missing since September 13, 2022.
Criminality was not a factor in his death.
On September 13, 2022, at approximately 12:30 pm, Thompson RCMP received a report of a missing 62-year-old male.
Steven Daniel Linklater was last seen Monday morning at his residence located on Cree Road in Thompson.
Linklater is approximately 6'0", 170 lbs, with dark shoulder length hair, brown eyes, usually wears a black toque and may be walking with a cane.
Linklater has difficulty remembering where his home is when he goes out for a walk.
If you have any information on his whereabouts please call Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909/6911, call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.