Police issue Canada-wide warrant for missing man wanted in Winnipeg woman's death

Winnipeg police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for a man they say is linked to the death of a woman earlier this month.

Julie Racette, 34, died after she was taken to hospital from her home on Ottawa Avenue, in Winnipeg's Chalmers neighbourhood, police said on Monday.

Police said an investigation into Racette's death began on April 11 and that officers determined over the course of the next week that she had been killed.

On Monday,police issueda Canada-wide arrest warrant forWayne Leslie Melnychuk, 42, who they say is now wanted for manslaughter.

Melnychuk, however, is currently listed as a missing person, police said.

Police described Melnychukasfive foot seven,with a medium build,brown hair and brown eyes.

Police warned the public not to approach him, if spotted.

Anyone with information with regards to Melnychuk's whereabouts is asked to call 911.

Any other information forinvestigators can be sent to the Winnipeg police homicide unitat 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).