Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On January 20, 2024, at approximately 10:30 pm, St-Pierre-Jolys RCMP responded to an armed robbery at a business on Lacroix Avenue in Ile Des Chenes.
It was reported that two males armed with firearms and wearing masks, exited a white Dodge Avenger, approached a customer outside the business and demanded his truck.
The victim complied and the suspects fled in his black Dodge Ram. The Dodge Avenger also fled the scene.
There were no injuries.
Officers responded immediately and located the stolen vehicle on Highway 52 near Mitchell. A traffic stop was attempted, but the vehicle failed to stop for officers and fled.
Officers located the stolen vehicle on Harvest drive in Steinbach where it had been abandoned.
RCMP Police Dog Services and the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems attended the scene, however the suspects were not located.
If anyone has information on this incident please call St-Pierre Jolys RCMP at 204-433-7908 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
The investigation continues.