Search called off for 71-year-old woman who remains missing: West Shore RCMP

West Shore RCMP have provided an update regarding the search for missing 71-year-old Colwood woman, Meike Mantai. 

Mantai was reported missing on October 28th, and police have since reached out to the public for information on her whereabouts. 

Her vehicle, a 2018 Toyota RAV4, was located on the morning of October 30th near Sandcut Beach in Jordan River Regional Park in Shirley.

Once her vehicle was located, Sooke RCMP and Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue were called in to conduct an extensive ground and water search.

However, as of Saturday, October 31st, Mantai had not been located, so the search was called off.  

As of this publication, Mantai remains missing.

Search and rescue teams have now been demobilized, and police say the investigation is transitioning into a follow-up phase. 

The focus will now be centred on analyzing leads and pursuing new information.

Police say they continue to be concerned for Mantai’s wellbeing and safety. 

She is described as a Caucasian woman, standing 5’4” tall, with a medium build, grey medium-length hair and hazel eyes. 

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Meike Mantai is urged to call their local police.