Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) has released a composite sketch of a suspect in the 2015 disappearance of Thelma Krull.

The WPS said today at a media briefing that they believe Thelma Krull was the victim of a crime on July 11, 2015.

"We believe that shortly after she arrived at Civic Park at approx 8:00 a.m. she was involved in a physical altercation with a male and was forcibly removed from the area," the WPS said in a release. They also stated that they believe Krull was observed with this male in the area of Kimberly Ave. and Grey St., "and that she appeared to be in distress."

Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the person in the sketch. They believe he had "access to a residence in the immediate vicinity of Civic Park and specifically the area near Kimberly Ave. and Grey St.," police said in the release.

Sergeant Wes Rommel of the WPS said at the briefing that he doesn't want people to get hung up on the fact the suspect had to have lived in the area; Rommel stressed the suspect may have simply being staying nearby at the time.

The suspect is described as:
- Indigenous male in his forties,
- 5’6” – 5’8” in height
- Heavy build, weighing approximately 270 lbs. with a large stomach and a chubby face.
- Dark hair with a bowl-style cut going straight across the forehead, or possibly wearing a dark coloured skull-cap or beanie on his head.

Investigators are wanting to speak with anyone who may have information regarding the male or a possible sighting of Krull in his company near Kimberly Ave. and Gateway Rd. Investigators can be contacted directly at 204-986-6508 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477)