RCMP Alert: Break‑In Targets Ebb and Flow First Nation Adult Education Centre

Community Safety Alert – Ebb and Flow First Nation, Manitoba

On April 8, officers from Ste. Rose du Lac RCMP responded to a reported break and enter at the adult education building on Ebb and Flow First Nation, located just north of the community high school. Police determined that one or more individuals got into the facility through a side entrance and stole a significant amount of educational technology.

According to investigators, the stolen property included dozens of laptops, a large number of scientific calculators, and a high-value smart board used for instruction. As part of an ongoing investigation, officers later executed a search warrant at a residence in the community, recovered the smart board, and laid charges against two adults in connection with the incident.

Official Incident Details

Based on information released by the RCMP, the incident and ensuing investigation unfolded as follows:

• Date of break-in: April 8, 2026
• Location: Adult education building on Ebb and Flow First Nation, situated just north of the high school
• Point of entry: Side entrance to the adult education facility

The property reported stolen from the education centre included:

• Approximately 26 laptops
• Approximately 60–70 scientific calculators
• One smart board, described as being about 75–80 inches in size and valued at roughly $8,000

As part of the follow‑up investigation, specialized RCMP units became involved:

• On April 11, 2026, the RCMP West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Support Team (CREST), with assistance from Ste. Rose RCMP and the RCMP West District General Investigation Section, carried out a search warrant at a home in Ebb and Flow.
• During that search, officers located and seized the stolen smart board.
• The recovered smart board was returned to the adult education centre for continued use by students and staff.

Two individuals have been charged in connection with this investigation:

• A 31‑year‑old male
• A 32‑year‑old female

Both individuals are facing the following allegation under the Criminal Code:

• Possession of property obtained by crime

The RCMP report that both accused were released from custody on an appearance notice, requiring them to attend court at a later date. The file remains active, and police have stated that the investigation is ongoing.

Residents of Ebb and Flow 52 who want a broader view of local trends can review independent crime statistics and safety data for the Ebb and Flow area, which can help put incidents like this break‑in into a wider community context.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights how property crimes targeting schools and adult learning centres can disrupt education and community programming in Manitoba. When equipment such as laptops, calculators, and interactive smart boards is stolen, learners lose access to vital tools that support training, employment readiness, and long‑term community development.

To help reduce the risk of similar offences, CrimeCanada.ca encourages community members and organizations in Manitoba to review the security of public and educational buildings, especially side and rear entrances that may be less visible. Measures such as improved lighting, reinforced locks, alarm systems, and secure storage for high‑value electronics can make these facilities less vulnerable. We also emphasize the importance of promptly reporting suspicious activity around schools and education centres to local RCMP detachments. This kind of early reporting can assist police in protecting shared community resources and maintaining safer learning environments for everyone.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the manitoba community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.