On April 18, 2017, at approximately 11:35pm, Selkirk RCMP responded to a residence, located on North Dominique Drive in Selkirk, for a report of a break and enter in progress with the owners still within the home.
It was reported that a single male attacker entered the residence forcefully through the back door with a firearm and edged weapon, attacking the owner by striking him. The suspect made demands to the homeowner and after a few minutes, left empty handed.
Police say that the homeowner was not seriously injured and at no time was the firearm discharged or the edged weapon used.
The suspect is described as being male, Indigenous in appearance, 20 to 30 years of age, and dressed all in black with a blue bandana.
RCMP believe the public are not at risk. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-1222 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).
