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The people in the photo are on bicycles near the Valley Gardens Community Centre and Kildonan East High School around 8 a. m. Police spokesman Const. Eric Hofley stressed these individuals are not considered suspects, but investigators want to identify them and speak with them. “ It’s apparent that these two individuals were in the area,” Hofley said. “ We’re hopeful that they may have something to add to the investigation, but it’s quite possible that they will not.” “ We are really grasping at straws right now,” he said. Krull, 57, has been missing since she left her home around 7 a. m in the Harbourview South area to go for a long walk. Police have said her glasses were found in the Valley Gardens area. They wouldn’t specify if any other evidence has been found in relation to the case. Hofley confirmed the homicide unit is now leading the investigation. Multiple units are actively involved in the investigation, including the missingpersons unit and ground search and rescue, he said. “ At the end of the day, we’re still treating it as a missing- person ( case). Thelma has not been located, and her family and the general public at large is hopeful that she will be located safely,” Hofley said. “ This investigation has moved into the area where the homicide unit has taken the lead.” Hofley noted Krull’s case was “ quite unusual” because the grandmother had never gone missing before. “ We often see reports of missing people, and fortunately they’re located relatively quickly, within days,” he said. “ Often, we’ll see people that, for whatever reasons, may be more chronic( ally) missing. Thelma, for all apparent purposes, has never had any issues. She’s never gone missing.” Police again urged those with video surveillance systems in the areas of Valley Gardens, East Kildonan and Harbourview to check the footage for signs of Thelma between 7 a. m. and 10 a. m. last Saturday. If any footage of Krull is observed, contact the homicide unit with the information, Hofley said. In the event Krull has suffered a medical condition, police again pleaded with nearby residents to check their personal properties, outbuildings, vehicles and any green space surrounding their property. Krull is described as Caucasian, 5- 4, 170 pounds with short, dyed blond hair with a purple streak. She was last seen wearing black Capri- style pants, a reddish- orange shirt and hiking boots. jessica. botelho- urbanski@ freepress. mb. ca Walking to light the way for Thelma A walk to “ help light the way home for Thelma” is scheduled for tonight. Beginning at 9: 30 p. m., the walk will start on the hill behind Kildonan East Collegiate and make its way to Concordia Avenue. Afterward, Winnipeg Transit will be providing free rides back to the school. A poster advertising the walk notes, “ Donations are welcome in the continuous search efforts for Thelma.” 204.837.9727 | 2255 Ness Avenue totalwrapture. ca Call today and book a FREE Consultation with one of our certified laser technicians THE BEST PRICES FOR LASER HAIR REMOVAL starting at $ 59 per treatment Experience advanced and effective laser hair removal... at Total Wrapture Medi Spa TOP NEWS CITY EDITOR: SHANE MINKIN 204- 697- 7292 I CITY. DESK@ FREEPRESS. MB. CA I WINNIPEGFREEPRESS. COM SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2015 A 3 Police now ‘ grasping at straws’ Anxiety? Help is just a phone call away. 204- 925- 0600 1( 800) 805- 8885 www. adam. mb. ca Hoping cyclists can help locate Krull By Jessica Botelho- Urbanski MELISSA TAIT / WINNIPEG FREE PRESS Const. Eric Hofley speaks to media Friday morning, as the search for missing 57- year- old Thelma Krull continues. Police are hoping to identify a pair of cyclists, seen above in a screen grab, in the hopes they can provide any information to help police locate Thelma Krull ( left), who has been missing since last Saturday. A_ 03_ Jul- 18- 15_ FP_ 01. indd A3 7/ 17/ 15 6: 55: 37 PM ;