Jeffrey Michael Peterson, 37, was last seen near his home in Manitou, Manitoba on the afternoon of August 5, 2006. His family reported him missing to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on August 7, 2006 after discovering his car parked in the driveway, the front door to his house left open, and his dog still inside — details they said were highly out of character for him.

Extensive searches by community members and law enforcement in and around Manitou produced no sign of Peterson, and the case eventually went cold. Out of the family’s and friends’ experience came a practical response: they helped create a national website to list missing adults in Canada who were not involved in criminal activity, intended to be a centralized resource for other families.

The investigation remains open. If anyone knew Jeffrey, his routines, or saw anything in Manitou around August 5, 2006, please share what might help locate him.