COLD CASE: MISSING TEEN IN MOLSON, MANITOBA – SHANE OLECKA, 16, LAST SEEN DECEMBER 2, 1979
Cold case disappearance of 16-year-old Shane Olecka, missing from Molson, Manitoba since 1979
🚨 Missing Teen in Molson, Manitoba – Shane Olecka, 16, Last Seen December 2, 1979
On December 3, 1979, 16-year-old Shane Lynn Olecka was reported missing to the Beausejour RCMP after failing to return home from a rabbit hunting trip. Shane, an experienced woodsman, left his Molson, Manitoba home on December 2, 1979. He never came back, and worsening winter weather made search efforts extremely difficult.
Despite ground searches involving RCMP officers, a police dog, Canadian Forces members, and local volunteers, no trace of Shane was ever found. The official search was called off on December 8, 1979, but his disappearance remains an unsolved cold case. Foul play is suspected.
📌 Description
- Age: 16 years old
- Height: 160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
- Weight: 54 kg (119 lb)
- Build: Slender/Thin
- Hair: Brown, short
- Eyes: Blue
- Complexion: Freckled
- Teeth: Visible gold teeth
- Clothing: Blue 3/4 length parka with rabbit-fur trimmed hood, blue denim pants, beige & black leather gloves, brown leather boots with rubber soles
📞 How to Help
If you have any information about the disappearance of Shane Olecka, please contact:
- Beausejour RCMP: (204) 983-5461 or ddiv_contact@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
- Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477 or Submit a Tip Online
- National Centre for Missing Persons: canadasmissing-disparuscanada@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Reference Case#: 19790001903
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👉 What You Can Do
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