Tuesday, May 25th 2010
NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN’S DAY
Today is “National Missing Children’s Day” in Canada, as declared by the Solicitor General in 1986. The Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit proudly supports Child Find Manitoba and their Green Ribbon of Hope campaign that runs throughout the entire month of May. The campaign is designed to draw public awareness to the issue of missing children in our Province and right across Canada. Child Find provides green ribbons to be worn by anyone wishing to show their support and concern for missing children.
The Green Ribbon became a recognized symbol for Child Find folllowing the abduction and subsequent murder of 15 year old Kristen French in 1992. This horrific crime shocked the community of St. Catharine’s Ontairo as well as the rest of Canada. Kristen’s fellow students and teachers developed the concept of the “Green Ribbon of Hope” in her honor. Green is regarded as the colour of hope and epitomizes the quest for the safe return of all missing children.
Every year thousands of Canadian children are reported missing. These children are either runaways or victims of parental or non-family member abductions. Over 4,000 Manitoba children are reported missing every year. Thankfully the majority of these children are safely recovered but unfortunately some cases remain open for years and some children are never found.
In conjuction with “National Missing Children’s Day”, Child Find Manitoba and the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Person’s Unit are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Winnipeg’s missing children. As a result we are featuring the following long term and more recent missing children’s cases. Please take time to study these faces as statistics have proven that the public plays a critical roll in locating missing children.
THE MARYK CHILDREN – C08-184322
Emily CABLEK last saw her two children on August 16, 2008. Dominic and Abby were on a court ordered visitation with their father Kevin MARYK when he abducted them. Investigators believe they remain in their father’s custody at this time and that they may have been taken out of the province or country. Investigators also believe that Kevin MARYK may be in the company of his nephew, Cody MCKAY. MCKAY, who was living with his uncle (MARYK), disappeared at the same time the abduction occurred and he is believed to be an accomplice in this crime.
Dominic MARYK (7 yrs) Abby MARYK (5 yrs)
These photos were taken when Dominic was 7 years old and his sister 5 years old. Dominic is now 9 years old and his sister Abby is now 7 years old. Their appearances, including their height, weight, hair color and length could now be very different.
Investigators are of the belief that acquaintances, friends, or possibly even family members may have knowledge as to the whereabouts of the children. Certain individuals may also be enabling them to stay hidden from the authorities by providing them with shelter or financial support. Anyone doing so or anyone having knowledge of this occurring, is asked to come forward and provide the necessary information required to locate Dominic and Abby and reunite them with their Mother.
TANISHA LAPORTE – R10-42591
The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 12 year old female, Tanisha LAPORTE. She was last seen on Tuesday May 23,2010 at 10:15 p.m. in the North End of Winnipeg.
The Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit considers LAPORTE to be a child in need of protection as she is at high risk of being exploited, victimized or harmed and investigators are concerned for her well-being.
Tanisha LAPORTE (12)
LAPORTE is described as: Métis, approximately 5 ft tall, 100 lbs, with long brown hair and brown eyes. She has a pierced left nostril with a sparkly stud. She was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt with dark skinny jeans and white shoes.
AGNES LINKLATER – R10-33707
The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a 16 year old female, Agnes LINKLATER. She was last seen on April 30, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the Fort Richmond area of Winnipeg.
The Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit considers LINKLATER to be a child in need of protection as she is at high risk of being exploited, victimized or harmed and investigators are concerned for her well-being.
Agnes LINKLATER (16)
LINKLATER is described as: Aboriginal, approximately 5 ft 2” tall, 150 lbs, with straight, medium length red hair and black eyes. She was last seen wearing a dark blue sweatshirt with white trim, blue jeans and black Nike running shoes.
Anyone with information regarding these Missing Children may contact the Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit at 986-6250 or Child Find at 1-800-532-9135.
At this time we would also like to acknowledge and thank all the members of the media for their continued support. The media in Winnipeg have been instrumental in getting the word out about missing children and as a result they have all had a direct hand in the safe recovery of many children. We ask for your continued support as we continue our quest of locating and bringing home all of our missing children.
Acting Detective Sergeant Clyde RAVEN (Winnipeg Police Service Missing Persons Unit)
Director of Missing Children Services Christy DZIKOWICZ (Child Find Manitoba)
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