RCMP
UPDATE: Red Deer family found – safe
UPDATE!
RCMP are pleased to report that Susan, Deckard, Ryker, Emma, and Charlee have all been located safe. We would like to thank the public and media for their assistance.
Release from Red Deer RCMP
Red Deer RCMP request public assistance to locate missing mother with four children
On Dec. 5, 2022, Red Deer RCMP received a report from a concerned school representative that the whereabouts of a number of students from a family from Red Deer were unknown under concerning circumstances. The children were last seen in school earlier on Dec. 5, 2022.
Red Deer RCMP conducted an investigation and despite all efforts have been unable to locate Susan Lynn French (38) and her four children: Deckard French (11-months-old), Ryker French (3-years-old), Emma French (9-years-old) and Charlee French-Frank (12-years-old). Red Deer RCMP are concerned for their well-being. The family’s current whereabouts are unknown.
Susan French is described as:
- 5’8” tall
- 240 lbs
- Light complexion
- Brown hair
- Brown eyes
Deckard French (11 months) is described as:
- Longer dark brown hair
- Hazel eyes
- Light complexion
Ryker French (3) is described as:
- Short light brown hair
- Blue eyes
- Light complexion
Emma French (9) is described as:
- Long dark brown hair
- Brown eyes
- Light complexion
- Slim build
Charlee French-Frank is described as:
- Long brown hair
- Brown eyes
- Light complexion
It is believed Susan may be driving a White 2014 Nissan Pathfinder bearing Alberta license plate CJS 5362.
Anyone with information concerning Susan or the children’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Red Deer RCMP Detachment at 403-406-2200. If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.
Alberta
Former senior financial advisor charged with embezzling millions from Red Deer area residents
News release from Alberta RCMP
Former senior financial advisor charged for misappropriating nearly $5 million from clients
On April 4, 2024, the RCMP’s Provincial Financial Crime Team charged a Calgary resident for fraud-related offences after embezzling millions of dollars from his clients while serving as a senior financial advisor.
Following a thorough investigation, the accused is alleged to have fraudulently withdrawn funds from client accounts and deposited them into bank accounts he personally controlled. A total of sixteen victims were identified in the Red Deer area and suffered a combined loss of nearly $5 million.
Marc St. Pierre, 52, a resident of Calgary, was arrested and charged with:
- Fraud over $5,000 contrary to section 380(1)(a) of the Criminal Code; and,
- Theft over $5,000 contrary to section 344(a) of the Criminal Code.
St. Pierre is scheduled to appear in Red Deer Provincial Court on May 14, 2024.
“The ability for financial advisors to leverage their position to conduct frauds and investment scams represents a significant risk to the integrity of Alberta’s financial institutions. The investigation serves as an important reminder for all banking clients to regularly check their accounts for any suspicious activity and to report it to their bank’s fraud prevention team.”
- Sgt. John Lamming, Provincial Financial Crime Team
The Provincial Financial Crime Team is a specialized unit that conducts investigations relating to multi-jurisdictional serious fraud, investments scams and corruption.
Alberta
Update: Rimbey RCMP say missing family has been found and all are safe
Israel Mani (upper left), Samuel Mani (right), and Gabriel Mani (lower left)
Rimbey RCMP report that all 6 members of the Mani family have been located safe. We would like to thank the public and media for your assistance.
Please advised that due to privacy concerns RCMP are unable to comment on where the family members were located.
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From April 9
News release from Rimbey RCMP
Rimbey RCMP request the public’s assistance with locating the Mani family. The family of six consisting of 39-year-old Winnie, 24-year-old Liliane, 18-year-old Debra, 15-year-old Israel, 14-year-old Samuel and 13-year-old Gabriel were last living in the area of Meridian Beach in Ponoka County.
Winnie last spoke with family over the phone on April 3, 2024, though the whereabouts of her and that of her children hasn’t been confirmed since mid March 2024.
On March 28, 2024, the Calgary Police Service notified the Rimbey RCMP of a 2013 Black Dodge Durango, registered to Winnie Mani was located March 24, 2024. The vehicle was abandoned in a private parking lot in south east Calgary near the Bow Habitat Station.
Rimbey RCMP are concerned for the families well-being and are asking for the public’s assistance. RCMP believe that the Mani’s may be in southern British Columbia.
If you have been in contact with the Mani family, or have information on their whereabouts, please contact the please contact Rimbey RCMP at 403-843-2224. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the “P3 Tips” app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store. To report crime online, or for access to RCMP news and information, download the Alberta RCMP app through Apple or Google Play.
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