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Robert Scott Ellis
Case Classification: Lost/Injured Missing
Missing Since: June 27, 1973
Location Last Seen: Reed Lake, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Description:
Date of Birth: March 8, 1946
Age: 27 years old
Race: White/Caucasian
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 181 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Clothing & Personal Items: Unknown
Identifiers: Unknown
Circumstances of Disappearance:
Ellis disappeared during a fishing trip at Reed Lake in Manitoba, Canada on June 27, 1973.
He and a friend were fishing from a canoe and had failed to notice the change in the weather. The water became rough with white caps and ultimately capsized the canoe. Both men hung onto the canoe for about 4 hours until Ellis eventually grew tired and let go. His companion eventually reached the shore and reported the incident. Despite dragging and diving operations, Ellis was never recovered and is presumed to have drowned. No foul play is suspected in this case.
Investigators:
4030DMMB - Robert Scott Ellis
Case Classification: Lost/Injured Missing
Missing Since: June 27, 1973
Location Last Seen: Reed Lake, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Description:
Date of Birth: March 8, 1946
Age: 27 years old
Race: White/Caucasian
Gender: Male
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 181 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Unknown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Clothing & Personal Items: Unknown
Identifiers: Unknown
Circumstances of Disappearance:
Ellis disappeared during a fishing trip at Reed Lake in Manitoba, Canada on June 27, 1973.
He and a friend were fishing from a canoe and had failed to notice the change in the weather. The water became rough with white caps and ultimately capsized the canoe. Both men hung onto the canoe for about 4 hours until Ellis eventually grew tired and let go. His companion eventually reached the shore and reported the incident. Despite dragging and diving operations, Ellis was never recovered and is presumed to have drowned. No foul play is suspected in this case.
Investigators:
- D Division Missing & Exploited Persons Unit: 204-983-6055
Reference Case#: 20141554381
- Winnipeg RCMP: 204-983-5461
Case Number: MB10051 74-500-32 / MB10067 1992-2168
- Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or online at Canadian Crime Stoppers Association
- Send email to the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains at:
[email protected]
4030DMMB - Robert Scott Ellis
