Alberta family of 6 missing, vehicle found in Calgary: RCMP

Rimbey RCMP are looking for any information regarding the whereabouts of a missing family.

Rimbey RCMP are looking for any information regarding the whereabouts of a missing family.

The Mani family, consisting of Winnie (39), Liliane (24), Debra (18), Israel (15), Samuel (14) and Gabriel (13) were reported living in the area of Meridian Beach near Ponoka County.

Mounties say Winnie last spoke to family over the phone on April 3, but the whereabouts of the family has not been confirmed since mid-March.

“Winnie’s children were removed from school where they were attending in Lacombe,” Cpl. Troy Savinkoff told CTV News Edmonton. “We don't know if the family is actively missing on their own accord, and not wanting to be found or exactly what motivations they might have for leaving.”

“There hasn't been any evidence, at this time, that anything nefarious has happened. The circumstances themselves are concerning.”

A 2013 black Dodge Durango registered to Winnie Mani was found abandoned in a private parking lot near the Bow Habitat Station in south west Calgary on March 28, according to police.

Winnie, the mother of the five children, is described as: