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Winnipeg police responded to a break-and-enter in progress at a restaurant in the 200 block of Provencher Boulevard. Officers found a smashed window and two suspects inside. The suspects attempted to flee, with one being apprehended immediately. The second suspect ran, prompting a foot chase during which he sprayed bear spray directly at an officer. Despite being sprayed, the officer was able to apprehend the suspect and place him in handcuffs. A knife was found in the suspect’s possession, violating court orders. The officer received medical treatment for bear spray exposure.
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The suspects were turned over to the Major Crimes Unit, which linked them to more than 15 commercial break-ins through CCTV footage. These incidents primarily targeted restaurants in St. James and Provencher neighbourhoods, with approximately $10,000 worth of alcohol stolen.
A timeline of the break-ins
November 3: A restaurant in the 800 block of St. James Street.
November 5: The same restaurant on St. James Street.
November 8: The same restaurant on St. James Street, a restaurant on Madison Street, and another on St. Matthews Avenue.
November 9: A beauty salon on Henderson Highway.
November 10: Restaurants on Euclid Avenue and Madison Street.
November 12: Businesses on Sargent Avenue, St. James Street, Empress Street, Century Street, and Border Street.
November 18: A restaurant on Provencher Boulevard.
December 1: A bar and a tattoo business on Provencher Boulevard.
December 2: A restaurant on Provencher Boulevard.
A 35-year-old Winnipeg man has been charged with 17 break-and-enter offences, possession of a weapon, and four outstanding warrants. A 23-year-old Winnipeg man faces charges of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, assault with a weapon, possession of weapons, and break-and-enter theft, along with two outstanding warrants. Both remain in custody as the investigation continues.
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