On Monday, August 29, 2016, Steinbach RCMP received a report of a residential break and enter that recently occurred at a residence on Amberfield Drive in Mitchell, Manitoba.

Police say that the suspect gained entrance into the residence by smashing the basement window. It is believed that the break-in occurred sometime between Saturday, August 27 and Sunday, August 28, 2016.

RCMP report that approximately $2,000 worth of construction tools were stolen from the residence as a result of this incident. Some of the items stolen were a Makita circular saw, air compressor, Prime 4G compressor, Paslode nailer and various other tools.

If you have any information in regards to this incident, you are asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP Detachment at 204-326-4452 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).