RCMP in Steinbach continues to investigate the disappearance of 47-year-old Christopher Peter Hawkins who has not been heard from since the afternoon of May 29, 2020.
Police say that Hawkins hired a taxi to take him from the RM of Ste Anne to Betula Lake in the Whiteshell Provincial Park.
RCMP became involved in the case after Hawkins was reported missing on June 20, 2020.
Police say that since his disappearance he has not been active on social media and has no contact with family or friends.
Investigators found surveillance video of the taxi Hawkins took to the Betula Lake Resort area. The time of the video is about 4:32 pm on the day he went missing. Police say the cab stopped just outside the sight of the camera. Hawkins was last seen walking towards the path to the provincial park campground.
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“This is every mother’s worst nightmare,” said Julie Hawkins, Peter’s mother. “We miss Peter so much and are hoping someone has seen him or has information on where he may be and calls police. We just want to know he’s okay.”
Hawkins is described as approximately 5’11”, 180 pounds, with dark brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red t-shirt and grey pants.
The RCMP are continuing to ask anyone with information to call the Steinbach RCMP at 204-326-1234, Lac Du Bonnet RCMP at 204-345-8685, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
© News4.ca 2020
