A 44-year-old male has been charged for several counts of robbery and theft after a string of retail thefts and robberies to a number of commercial businesses within Winnipeg.
The Winnipeg Police Service’s Major Crime Unit opened the investigation in May of 2026.
During the investigation, officers determined that a man was linked to these events, including the following:
On May 1, 2026: A man attended a retail business in the 100 block of St. Anne’s Road and stole merchandise valued at $40.
On May 20, 2026: A man attended a retail business in the 2500 block of Main Street and stole merchandise valued at $80.
Between May 21, 2026, and May 26, 2026: A man entered a retail business in the 200 block of Henderson Highway twice and stole merchandise valued at $130 and threatened staff with a knife.
On May 24, 2026: A man entered a retail business in the 1200 block of St. Mary’s Road and stole merchandise valued at $1,800.
Between May 26, 2026, and June 9, 2026: A man attended a retail business in the 800 block of Leila Avenue twice and stole an undisclosed amount of cash and merchandise.
On May 29, 2026: A man attended a retail business in the 1500 block of Regent Avenue West and stole merchandise valued at $80.
On May 29, 2026: A man attended to a retail business in the 700 block of St. Mary’s Road and stole an undisclosed amount of cash.
On June 4, 2026: A man attended to a retail business in the 400 block of St. Anne’s Road stole an undisclosed amount of cash and threatened staff with a knife.
Retailer’s security cameras captured all of the incidents, before being reported to the police.
The combined total loss by all retailers is estimated at under $5,000.
The male suspect was located on June 15, 2026 near Salter Street and Partridge Avenue. He was taken into custody.
The 44-year-old male has been charged with six counts of robbery, five counts of disguise with intent, and four counts of theft under $5,000.
He was detained in custody.