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A veteran Winnipeg police officer has been suspended after some electronic items went missing from the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) evidence locker.
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On Friday, a 24-year member of the WPS was charged with Theft Under $5,000 and Criminal Breach of Trust by the WPS Professional Standards Unit. The officer was assigned to the Evidence Control Unit and is on administrative leave while his employment status is under review.
On Jan. 20, 2024, the WPS received a report of a robbery that occurred on Jan. 15. During the incident, electronic devices were stolen from a 37-year-old woman.
These items were later located by the police through routine checks of pawn transactions and were retrieved and placed in the Evidence Control Unit. After processing, the items were deemed releasable to the victim.
On May 1, the Evidence Control Unit discovered the devices missing from their custody. A Professional Standards Unit investigation led to the identification of a suspect within the police department. The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba was subsequently notified.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, with the WPS and Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the charges.
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