Missing woman from northern Manitoba last heard from 9 days ago

Manitoba RCMP are looking for a woman from northern Manitoba who hasn't been heard from for nine days.

Martina Ballantyne, 37,was last in contact with someone onDec. 19,RCMPsaid in a news release Thursday.

Relatives last heard from her seven days prior on Dec. 12 and that's the same day one of her relatives contacted RCMP in Thompson with concerns about her well-being.

Police started their search in Thompson but also looked for her at her last known addressin FlinFlon as well asin The Pas, Cross Lake, Pukatawagan and York Landing.

She could also be in Winnipeg, police said in the release.

"Officers have yet to locate and speak directly with Martina and are also growing concerned for her well-being," the release said.

Ballantyneis described as five feetsix inches tall and 130 pounds with brown eyes and dark brown hair.

Police are asking anyone who may have seen or heard from her to contact the Thompson RCMP at204-677-6909or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at1-800-222-8477.

You can alsosubmit a secure tip online atwww.manitobacrimestoppers.comor text "TIPMAN" plus your message to CRIMES (274637).