Suspect Believed to have Entered Canada Illegally
WINNIPEG – The Manitoba RCMP believe that a 27-year-old male who is evading police in the United States illegally crossed into Canada near Haskett, Manitoba, sometime during the week of June 24, 2019, before travelling to Winnipeg and possibly eastern Canada.
Derek Whisenand is currently wanted in Texas for Murder. He is also the subject of a warrant for arrest in Canada.
Derek Whisenand is described as Caucasian, 6’ tall, 230 lbs with brown eyes and brown hair. He was last seen with a black goatee. He is travelling with a large mixed breed dog, possibly a mix of a German Shepard and pit bull or boxer, brindle in colour.
He may be armed and is considered DANGEROUS, and is NOT to be approached.
Anyone with information is asked to immediately call 911 or the RCMP Integrated Border Enforcement Team at 204-324-9177 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
