Wanted man poses 'immediate threat' to public in Selkirk, Interlake, Winnipeg: RCMP
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RCMP are warning people in Selkirk, the Interlake and Winnipeg of a man who is believed to be armed and dangerous and poses an "immediate threat" to the public.
Wesley Manfred Wadien, 38, is wanted for allegedly uttering threats and pointing a gun, RCMP said. He also has several arrest warrants out for other offences.
RCMP will hold a news conference at 7:45 p.m. where Supt. Rob Lasson will share more details. CBC News will be live streaming the event here and on Facebook.
RCMP previously stopped short of saying he posed a threat to the public. Shortly before 7 p.m., they revised their statement to say Wadien is considered a threat to the public.
Investigators are urging people in the Selkirk, the Interlake and Winnipeg to be cautious while police try to track down Wadien.
Wadien was last seen in Selkirk on Wednesday at noon, then again driving erratically on Highway 17 near Road 12 East shortly before 4 p.m., RCMP said. He was driving a white Dodge Ram truck, licence plate KRC 820.
Police say Wadien is also known to visit the Garden City and West Kildonan areas of Winnipeg.
He is described as five feet seven inches tall and weighs about 145 pounds. Wadien has short black hair and brown eyes.
RCMP warn anyone who comes across Wadien not to approach him and to call 911.
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