**UPDATE**

 

RCMP are reporting that Wes Wadien was taken into custody without incident.

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Selkirk RCMP Warn Public of Armed and Dangerous Male - Media Release Oct 20, 2021

Selkirk RCMP, along with RCMP Major Crime Services, are actively searching for Wesley Manfred Wadien, 38. He is considered armed and dangerous. Wadien is wanted in relation to uttering threats and pointing a firearm as well as multiple arrest warrants for other offences.

Wadien was seen at approximately 12:00 pm on October 20, 2021, in Selkirk, Manitoba. He was last seen on Highway 17 and Road 12 East in the Interlake region at 3:53 pm driving erratically. He is also known to frequent the Garden City and West Kildonan neighbourhoods of Winnipeg.

He was last seen driving a white Dodge Ram, with licence plate KRC 820. Wadien is described as Caucasian, 5’7” and 146 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes. His hair is closely shaven.

If you see Wadien, DO NOT approach. Call 911 immediately.

At this time, Wadien has not made threats towards the general public, but RCMP do caution the residents of Selkirk and the Interlake to be aware that Wadien is wanted by police and believed to be armed.