On Wednesday, Winnipeg police said on July 11, 2016 they received a tip that a woman with similar descriptions of Krull was seen with the man on Kimberley Avenue and Gateway Road on the day she disappeared.
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The man is described as indigenous in appearance, approximately 5’8″, 270 pounds, with a bowl style haircut.
In July 2016, Winnipeg police sent out a release saying it was a possibility Krull had been abducted. They believe this information sparked the news tip.
“We have new information that was triggered as a result of a news release on July 2016,” said Winnipeg Police Service Const. Jason Michalyshen.
Investigators have not dismissed the fact that Krull could still be abducted, he added.
15 months since going missing
Krull left her home for her regular morning walk July 11, 2015 and never returned.
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A pair of Krull’s glasses were found on the grounds of Valley Gardens Community Centre four days after she went missing. Police also found her cellphone.
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“Shortly after arriving, Thelma experienced some kind of distress,” Sgt. Wes Rommel said in July at a media conference. “It is our belief that this distress was the result of either a medical situation she experienced or an encounter or ultimate abduction by an unknown individual.”
“The fact that her glasses remain as well as her cell phone is one of the pieces we have to indicate distress,” Rommel said.
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Looking for more clues
Police said they have received a lot of tips during the last year regarding Krull’s disappearance, but more information is needed.
Homicide investigators would like to speak with anyone who may have information regarding the sighting. You can contact police at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
Following her disappearance, the Amalgamated Transit Union, which represents Winnipeg Transit employees set a $20,000 reward for information related to her whereabouts. Krull’s husband has been a bus driver since 2007.
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