Gimli RCMP are asking the public for any information regarding the whereabouts of a missing female youth from Winnipeg Beach, 14-year-old Patience Courchene.

On July 18, 2022, at approximately 1:50pm, Gimli RCMP received a report stating that Patience Courchene was missing. Patience was last seen at her home at 5am on July 17, when a family member left for work. She was last heard from via text message at 1:40pm on the same day.

Patience is described as 5’5″ tall, weighs 130 pounds, has straight, shoulder-length dark brown hair and brown eyes. Police noted that Patience has crooked teeth and wears glasses, but she hadn’t taken the glasses with her when she left her home.

RCMP and family believe that Patience may be in Winnipeg and are concerned for her well-being. If you have information regarding her whereabouts, you are asked to call Gimli RCMP at 204-642-5106 or CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com.

Update

RCMP report that Patience Courchene has been safely located.

Last updated: 07/23/2022 at 9:30 am