St. Pierre-Jolys RCMP are currently investigating a recent armed robbery incident that occurred at a business located on Lacroix Avenue in the community Ile des Chenes, Manitoba.
On January 20, 2024, at approximately 10:30pm, St. Pierre-Jolys RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery. Police learned that two male suspects, armed with firearms and wearing masks, exited a white Dodge Avenger, approached a male customer outside the business and demanded his truck. The victim complied and the suspects fled the scene in the man’s black Dodge Ram, as well as the Dodge Avenger. It was noted that there were no injuries sustained as a result of this incident.
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. The stolen vehicle was eventually located on Harvest drive in Steinbach where it had been abandoned.
RCMP report that Police Dog Services and the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems attended the scene, however the suspects were unable to be located.
If anyone has information regarding this incident, you are asked to call St-Pierre-Jolys RCMP at 204-433-7908 or CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at manitobacrimestoppers.com.
