A number of police agencies are continuing the search for a Manitoulin Island woman who was last seen in M'Chigeeng in early October.
A news release issued by OPP says that 30-year-old Juanita Migwans has not been seen nor heard from since the morning of Oct. 2. She was reported missing on Oct. 7.
"Police are urging residents of M'Chigeeng and surrounding areas to diligently check their properties, outbuildings, and any areas where someone may have sought shelter," the new release says.
Full text of the release follows:
The United Chiefs and Councils of Manitoulin Anishnaabe Police (UCCM Police) and the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are continuing their extensive efforts to locate 30-year-old Juanita Migwans, who has been missing since Oct. 2, 2024.
The OPP would like to reassure the public that the search is still ongoing. Police are urging residents of M'Chigeeng and surrounding areas to diligently check their properties, outbuildings, and any areas where someone may have sought shelter.
Although there is no new information at this time, police continue to work on this investigation, and more information will be shared when it is available.
On Oct. 7, 2024, UCCM Police received a report of a missing person identified as 30-year-old Juanita Migwans of M'Chigeeng, who was last seen walking on Highway 551 and Oakhill Drive in M'Chigeeng on Oct. 2, 2024 at approximately 10:30 a.m. She was wearing a light-coloured jacket and dark-coloured pants.
Juanita Migwans is described as an Indigenous female, with a slim build, approximately 5'6" (168 cm) and 110 pounds (50 kgs) with brown hair and brown eyes.
The investigation is being conducted by the Manitoulin OPP Crime Unit in conjunction with the UCCM Police, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch.
Anyone with any information relating to this investigation or the whereabouts of Juanita should immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or the nearest police authority. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.