Winnipeg man arrested for series of break and enters

A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder patch is seen at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg, Sept. 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski

The Winnipeg Police Service has made an arrest following a months-long investigation into a series of break, enter and thefts of businesses across the city.

The investigation began at the start of the year.

Officers identified a suspect, which led to the search of a home in the 200 block of Park Manor Boulevard. During this search, police found stolen property, which has been linked to the following incidents:

• Materials valued at $30,000 stolen from a construction site in the 100 block of Center Street in October 2024.
• $50,000 worth of property stolen from a commercial business in the 2400 block of Ferrier Street between Jan. 31 and Feb. 3, 2025.
• $100 in coins stolen from a coin-operated machine at a retail business in the 700 block of Nairn Avenue on March 25, 2025.
• An ATM machine was stolen from a commercial business in the 2000 block of De Vries Avenue on March 28, 2025.

Police arrested a 40-year-old Winnipeg man on May 8 and took him into custody. He is facing several charges including two counts of break, enter and theft.

During the execution of one of the search warrants, police also arrested a 39-year-old woman who is known to the suspect. She faces a charge of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The major crimes unit continues to investigate. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 204-986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-8477.