The police department searching for a missing Manitoulin Island woman says an extensive ground search will be conducted on M’Chigeeng First Nation on Wednesday, just days after a new lead was shared with police.

Juanita ‘Winnie’ MigwansThe 30-year-old man was last seen on Oct. 2 in M’Chigeeng First Nation on Manitoulin Island.

A significant number of officers will be searching for the woman in downtown M’Chigeeng First Nation on Wednesday, UCCM Anishnaabe Police Service said in a press release.

“The public can expect a greater police presence than usual and the public is asked to please avoid areas where police are conducting searches,” the statement said.

In a story published Wednesday Manitoulin Expositor websiteUCCM Police Chief James Killeen shared the new lead from a witness who said they spoke to Migwans on the phone on Oct. 4 — two days after the last known point of contact.

The article notes that a candlelight vigil was held at M’Chigeeng Bay Beach Park on November 2, where Migwans’ family and friends appealed to the public to share what they knew.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation or Migwans’ whereabouts is asked to immediately contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or the nearest police authority. If you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). onlineYou may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.