On May 25, 2017, at approximately 8am, officers from the Manitou RCMP Detachment responded to a report of a break and enter at the Pilot Mound Pharmacy.
Officers attended and discovered that a suspect had entered the pharmacy in the early morning hours by forcing their way through the front door. Surveillance video from the pharmacy shows the suspect as being male, slim to average build, wearing blue jeans, a black hoody, gloves and something black covering his face.
Police say that once inside, approximately 4,300 pills were taken, including numerous narcotics and controlled stimulants. RCMP warn the general public of the dangers of ingesting any prescription medication without the consent of a medical professional.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Manitou RCMP at 204-242-2017 or Manitoba CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).
