Sprague RCMP have recently located the vehicle of Patrik Mathews, a 26-year-old Beausejour man who has been missing since August 26, 2019.

On September 2, 2019, at approximately 3:55pm, officers from the Sprague RCMP detachment received a report of an abandoned vehicle located on a rural property in the RM of Piney, located off of Highway 12 near Road 81E.

Officers attended the location and confirmed the vehicle as belonging to Patrik Mathews. A search of the immediate area did not locate him.

Police believe that the vehicle had been parked at this location for approximately a week.

RCMP believe Patrik Mathews may be under a significant amount of pressure due to this ongoing investigation and the extensive media coverage it has garnered. Anyone who sees him is asked to call police immediately and to avoid engaging with him.

Anyone having information in relation to this investigation can contact the Beausejour RCMP at 204-268-1234 or call CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.