Police, family issue plea for tips 3 years after Colten Pratt disappearance

Colten Pratt still missing It’s been three years since Colten Pratt vanished, and Winnipeg police have uncovered new information on his disappearance.

Family members and Winnipeg police are appealing to the public for information that will help locate Colten Pratt three years after he disappeared in Winnipeg.

On Monday police said they believe Pratt appears in a video at a bus shelter at Main Street and Redwood Avenue between 12:20 a.m. and 1:45 a.m. on Nov. 7, 2014.

They said Pratt had an encounter with at least two other people in the time frame in and around the shelter.

The footage doesn't have sound and isn't being shared with the public at this time.

"What we're hoping, is that we'll have witnesses come forward who will recall the events and can confirm what's on the video before we actually release any information,” said Const. Tammy Skrabek.

Pratt was 26 years old in the video, now 29.

Police initially said Pratt was last seen in the downtown area Nov. 6, 2014.

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Pratt's mother Lydia Daniels said it's been traumatic not knowing what happened to her son.

'It's like torture," she said. "You don't know where your child is. It's like your heart breaks every day. It doesn't get easier".

The family said Pratt grew up in Long Plain First Nation, was living in Winnipeg and looking for a job in the media and film industry before he disappeared.

"We feel that someone knows something about Colten's missing case and just pleading all the time and praying for that person to come forward," said Pratt’s aunt Jacqueline Daniels.

On Monday the family held a feast at Thunderbird House to mark the anniversary of Pratt's disappearance.

The anniversary feast is one of many events Pratt's family has organized to draw attention to his story, including hanging neckties, vigils, putting up posters, and appeals on social media.

Police said why Pratt disappeared is a mystery, and haven't ruled out the possibility he doesn't want to be contacted or is the victim of a crime.

Pratt's mother Lydia Daniels only discovered recently he had been identified in the video. She said it’s good news that's renewed a sense of hope her son will be found.

Police said Pratt was last seen wearing a brown plaid jacket and blue jeans.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.