RCMP Theft Probe: Stolen Motorcycle Recovered in Lac du Bonnet

Community Safety Alert – RM of Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba

On April 21, 2026, officers from Lac du Bonnet RCMP executed a search warrant at a property in the Rural Municipality (RM) of Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba, as part of an ongoing theft-related investigation. During the search, police recovered a 2023 Honda motorcycle that had previously been reported stolen from the City of Winnipeg.

Two residents of the RM of Lac du Bonnet were taken into custody at the scene and are now facing charges linked to possession of stolen property valued at over $5,000. Both accused have been remanded as the investigation continues. For broader context on local crime trends, see our overview of Lac du Bonnet crime statistics and safety data.

Official RCMP Incident Details

According to the official information released by RCMP Manitoba, the following details are confirmed:

• Date of police action: April 21, 2026
• Location: A property in the RM of Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba
• Investigating agency: Lac du Bonnet RCMP
• Item recovered: 2023 Honda motorcycle reported stolen from the City of Winnipeg

Accused Individuals and Charges

Two individuals from the RM of Lac du Bonnet have been charged in connection with this investigation:

• David Wagner, 47, from the RM of Lac du Bonnet:
  • Charged with Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Michelle Leblanc, 37, from the RM of Lac du Bonnet:
  • Charged with Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Arrested on an outstanding warrant related to an alleged breach of her community sentence order

Both accused individuals have been remanded into custody while the investigation continues.

Ongoing Investigation

The Lac du Bonnet RCMP state that this remains an active and ongoing investigation. No additional details about further suspects, additional property, or potential related incidents have been released at this time.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights how stolen vehicles and other high-value property can move between communities, in this case from Winnipeg to the RM of Lac du Bonnet. Property crime, including vehicle theft, can be a key driver of broader safety concerns, often linked to other criminal activity. Staying informed about local incidents and patterns, as reflected in resources like our Lac du Bonnet area crime and safety profile, helps residents understand risk and respond appropriately.

CrimeCanada.ca encourages residents in Manitoba to take practical steps to reduce the risk of property theft, such as securing vehicles, using anti-theft devices, promptly reporting suspicious activity, and documenting serial numbers or unique identifiers for valuable items. When law enforcement recovers stolen property—such as the 2023 Honda motorcycle in this case—it is often the result of community tips combined with proactive police work. While the RCMP did not request specific public assistance in this release, continued vigilance and timely reporting remain essential to creating safer communities across the province.

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.