Winnipeg police searching St. Vital Park for missing man

Richard Wanke is pictured in this undated image supplied by Winnipeg police.

The Winnipeg Police Service is searching St. Vital Park, including the river, for a missing 26-year-old man.

Police confirmed the search on Wednesday, saying it’s in relation to the disappearance of Richard Wanke.

Wanke, who was last seen on Monday at 1 p.m. in the 400 block of Landsdowne Avenue, is believed to have gone to the park, according to police.

Wanke is described as five-foot-seven in height, with a heavy build, blonde hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, grey shorts, a backpack and a fanny pack.

Officers are concerned for Wanke’s well-being and ask anyone with information on his whereabouts to call the Manitoba Integrated Missing Persons Coordination Centre at 204-986-6250