RCMP have identified a place of interest in their homicide investigation, stemming from the discovery of human remains near Baker Street in Portage la Prairie on June 24.
Police say as a direct result of appealing for tips from the public, they were able to identify the victim as 27-year-old Gerhard (George) Reimer-Wiebe from Steinbach.
Major Crime Services investigators have now identified a location of interest on Alfred Avenue in Winnipeg that may be linked to the homicide. The residence in question was reported on fire on June 20, and subsequently demolished for safety reasons.
RCMP will be on Alfred Avenue in Winnipeg throughout the next three days in an effort to further the investigation.
The RCMP is releasing images of Reimer-Wiebe in the hopes that someone recognizes him and can provide important information on his activities between May 15 and June 20, 2020.
Tips can be submitted to the RCMP Major Crime Services Tip Line at 431-489-8551.
