The RCMP continue the investigation and search for missing person Ramona Peter in the Ross River area. Ramona was reported missing on April 28, 2023, and investigation to date has revealed she was last seen in the community of Ross River on April 21, 2023.
Since that time, significant land, air, and water search efforts have been put forth by community members and volunteers, multiple units of the RCMP, and Yukon Search and Rescue (YSAR).
Since the last update on this investigation posted on May 5, 2023 the search effort and active RCMP investigation have continued in multiple communities including Ross River, Whitehorse, and Watson Lake. All possible investigative avenues are being explored through tips from the public, interviews, video review, and air, ground and water searches.
RCMP and YSAR are continuing aerial and watercraft searches of the waterways and shorelines in the vicinity of the community of Ross River this week.
With the transition to warmer weather, disappearing snow and spring thaw, the RCMP is seeking the assistance of the community members of Ross River to please check their properties, including outbuildings, remote cabins, vehicles and alleyways for any signs of Ms. Peter.
Police continue to appreciate their partnership with the Ross River Dena Council and community members of Ross River. Anyone who wishes to participate in a search is encouraged to continue to share their plans and search activities with the RCMP. This will ensure the safety of searchers, and that investigators are fully aware of search results and areas already covered.
Anyone who has seen or interacted with Ramona Peter since Sunday, April 21, 2023, are encouraged to contact Ross River RCMP at 867-969-2677 or 867-969-5555. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 867-667-6715 or at www.crimestoppersyukon.ca. Sometimes, even information that may seem insignificant can be an important factor in an investigation.
Staff members with FILU and Victim Services are available to provide support to family and community members impacted by Ramona's disappearance and the associated investigation.
These resources are available through the Yukon Government:
- Victim Services: Victim Services provides services and help for victims dealing with a range of different crimes, regardless of whether or not the victim has reported the crime, a charge has been laid, or there has been a conviction.
- Email: Victim.services@yukon.ca
- Phone: 867-667-8500 / Toll free: 1-800-661-0408, extension 8500
- Website: https://yukon.ca/en/legal-and-social-supports/supports-victims-crime/fin...
- Family Information Liaison Unit provides support for the families and loved ones of missing Indigenous women, girls and two-spirited individuals.
- Email: filu@yukon.ca
- Phone: 867-332-0993 (text or call) / Toll Free 1-800-661-0408 extension 7178
- Website: https://yukon.ca/en/find-support-families-missing-or-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls
Previous related media releases:
April 29, 2023: RCMP seek public assistance in locating missing person Ramona Peter (link);
May 1, 2023: Missing person investigation continues in Ross River and surrounding area: (link);
May 5, 2023: Ross River missing person investigation continuing (link)