The evening of January 30, 2021, was the last time Robert Hutchison spoke to his family. Now, 521 days later, Robert’s mother, Monique Hutchison, says her son is still missing. “We believe that someone out there may have information about Robert,” Monique said during an appeal for information to the Winnipeg Police Service on Tuesday. In March, months after Robert disappeared, police put out a bulletin saying Hutchison was missing. Sgt. Andrea Scott of the Missing Persons Unit said investigators are working to put the pieces of the puzzle together. On Tuesday, he said new information has come to light that leads investigators to believe Robert is the victim of foul play. “He didn’t choose to disappear,” Scott said. “Someone knows what happened to Robert.” Police believe Robert was last seen on the night of January 31, 2021, somewhere around Manitoba Avenue and Artillery Street – an area he was known to frequent. “At the time leading up to his disappearance he was suffering from some addictions and we believe that led to the cause of his disappearance,” Scott said. “We’re hoping that people in the area will be able to think back to that time and try to remember if there was a suspicious person, vehicle or anything they heard they remember.” Monique said Robert was a proud veteran, brother and amazing uncle to his nieces and nephew. “He was a friend to so many and is greatly missed by not only us, but our extended family as well,” he said. Monique pleaded with anyone who knows what happened to her son to come forward to police with information – no matter how big or small the detail may be. “Please break the silence that has kept us in the dark for a year and a half. By staying silent, you are sharing the guilt. By coming forward, you will help this family learn what has happened to our son and help us heal and go ahead. Help us bring our son home.” Robert is described as five-foot-10 with a medium build, light brown cropped hair and brown eyes. He was 33 years old at the time of his disappearance. Anyone with information is asked to call the Missing Persons Unit at 204-986-6250.
