Vigil held for 57-year-old Thelma Krull, one year after she went missing

WINNIPEG — Dozens gathered for a vigil Monday night for 57-year-old grandmother, Thelma Krull, who went missing one year ago.

On July 11, 2015 Krull left her Harbourview South home for a walk and never returned. She was last seen on surveillance camera at 7:23 a.m. in the East Kildonan area.

Police provided an update on her case Monday morning.  For the first time Winnipeg police pointed to the possibility Thelma Krull was abducted. Her glasses and cellphone were recovered from Civic Park.

READ MORE: Winnipeg police say it’s possible Thelma Krull was abducted

The vigil — held by Krull’s family and friends — started at 8:30 p.m. at Kimberly Hill.

WATCH: Connie Muscat, close friend of Thelma Krull, speaks about significance of the vigil

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Family released a lantern for her during a private moment on top of the hill, purple balloons were also released.

The Amalgamated Transit Union is donating $6,000 to ChildFind Manitoba tomorrow — proceeds from the whistle sales for Krull.

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The new memorial has battery-lit candles edging a framed photo of Krull along with a purple lantern attached to the top.

Winnipeg police Detective Sgt. Shaunna Neufeld with the Missing Persons Unit attended. She said cases like these are always tough for officers involved.