Whitehorse RCMP and Yukon Search and Rescue (YSAR) conducting search related to on-going investigation along Fish Lake road

May 13, 2023
Whitehorse, Yukon

News release

Whitehorse RCMP along with Yukon Search and Rescue (YSAR) are on-scene conducting a search related to an on-going investigation along the Fish Lake Road in Whitehorse.

Police believe at this time that public safety is not at risk.

Yukon RCMP can confirm that this search is not related to the active missing person investigations of Deanna Bailey from Whitehorse, missing since January 2022, and Ramona Peters from Ross River, missing since April 2023.

RCMP resources are stable. Our core policing and priority investigations that are underway will continue to progress. Yukon RCMP continually assess operations and resourcing to ensure effective policing to support the safety of Yukoners and communities.

There will be an increased police presence in the area until further notice.

More information will be provided when available. Thank you for your understanding.

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Contact information

Yukon RCMP - Media Relations
mdiv.communications@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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