On March 13, 2014, at 5:42am, Steinbach RCMP received a report of a home invasion at a residence on Third Street in Steinbach, MB.
An extensive investigation by Steinbach GIS and Detachment members, as well as “D” Division Forensic Identification Officers, revealed that at approximately 1:40am, 2 males and a female entered the victim’s residence, struck the male victim in the head with a metal bar, and forced him to walk to a local banking institution where he was coerced to remove money from his account. The male was assaulted again, prior to the conspirators walking away.
As a result of this investigation, two female youths, both 16 years of age, both residents of Mitchell, along with two adult male residents of Steinbach, aged 21 and 19 years, have been charged with robbery with a weapon, break enter and commiting an aggravated assault, forcible confinement and possessing a weapon dangerous to public peace.
RCMP report that the 17-year-old female and the two adult males have been remanded into custody. Police say that the victim and two female suspects were known to each other.
A subsequent search warrant on a residence in Steinbach uncovered clothing worn during the commission of this offence and the weapon utilized.
Investigation is continuing and additional arrests/charges are anticipated.
