Suspect in local break and enter

Suspect in local break and enter caught on video surveillance.

Steinbach RCMP are looking to the public for help in finding a suspect involved in a recent break and enter at Southwood School in Steinbach.

On January 1st, 2012, Steinbach RCMP were dispatched to a report of a break and enter to the Southwood School in Steinbach, Manitoba.

Throughout the investigation, police determined that a single male suspect entered the school by using a hammer to break the door window. RCMP report that the time of the break and enter, nothing was taken.

Video surveillance was obtained from the school grounds providing a description of the suspect.

The Steinbach RCMP are asking for the assistance of the public in identifying this suspect. He is described as Caucasian, approximately 5’10” tall, wearing a large dark coloured winter parka with fur around the hood, large green winter rubber boots, a hoodie and a touque. The hammer used in this incident appears to have either a pink or red coloured handle.

The Steinbach RCMP believe that the suspect is also believed to be responsible for the break and enter to the St Paul’s church on Henry Street and the Christian Fellowship Church on Hanover Street, both located in Steinbach.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP at 326-4452 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to Crimes (274637).