Body found in Red River, police ask for help

The Manitoba First Nations Police Service, (MFNPS) is asking for help from the public after finding human remains in the Red River, east of Roseau River First Nation.

In a Tuesday press release police said the body belonged to Reuban Gabriel Atkinson, a member of the Roseau River community.

“The MFNPS Criminal Investigations Unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding his death and are seeking the public’s assistance,” they said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Roseau River First Nation detachment at 204-427-3383 or the MFNPS tip line anonymously at 1-833-978-0048 or email TIPS@mfnp.ca.