Community Alert: Powerview RCMP Seek Robbery Suspect in RM of Alexander

Incident Overview

On the evening of June 6, 2026, officers from Powerview RCMP responded to a violent robbery at a business situated along Highway 59 near its intersection with Highway 11 in the Rural Municipality of Alexander, Manitoba. A man was reportedly stealing liquor from the business when an employee intervened as the suspect attempted to flee on an ATV.

During the confrontation, the employee held onto the suspect and both ended up in a roadside ditch. The suspect then used the ATV to run over the employee before driving away from the scene. A search of the area recovered stolen liquor, a knife, and a jacket believed to belong to the fleeing suspect. The injured employee, a 40-year-old man from the RM of Victoria Beach, sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital, where he remains in stable condition.

Official RCMP Details

Following the initial response, officers spotted the suspect’s ATV on Highway 11, near Sagkeeng Junior High School. Police attempted a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop and continued into the wooded area behind Turtle Lodge, heading toward the nearby townsite. A coordinated search effort, including a police drone and Police Dog Services, was conducted, but the suspect was not located.

RCMP have now issued a warrant of arrest for 27-year-old Kevin Courchene of Winnipeg in connection with this incident. He is facing multiple criminal charges:

• Aggravated assault
• Robbery
• Assault
• Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
• Failing to comply with a release order (seven counts)
• Operating a motor vehicle while prohibited
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Flight from police

Wanted and Also Reported Missing

Kevin Courchene has not been seen or heard from since the night of the incident. His family has reported him missing and are concerned about his wellbeing. While he is wanted on serious charges, he may also be at risk himself.

RCMP have circulated the following image of the wanted and missing individual:

Crime Canada Community: Your Help Is Needed

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on community members across Manitoba to assist Powerview RCMP. If you see Kevin Courchene or have any information about his whereabouts, do not approach him directly. Instead, contact authorities immediately using the official channels provided below:

• Powerview RCMP Detachment: 204-367-2222
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips): 1-800-222-8477
• Online anonymous tip: www.manitobacrimestoppers.com

Your information, no matter how minor it may seem, could help resolve a serious violent crime and ensure that both the community and the individual involved receive a safe outcome. For ongoing updates on similar incidents and public notices, Canadians can follow our national Safety Alerts and community warnings to stay informed.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

This incident in the RM of Alexander highlights how quickly a suspected theft can escalate into a severe assault involving a vehicle used as a weapon. For residents across Manitoba, including those in smaller or rural municipalities, this underscores the importance of personal safety when witnessing or confronting crime. Employees and bystanders are strongly encouraged to prioritize their own safety: call police immediately rather than physically intervening with a fleeing suspect, especially when vehicles or weapons may be involved.

From a broader community-safety standpoint, timely reporting of suspicious activity, impaired or reckless driving, and individuals breaching court-ordered conditions can prevent incidents from escalating to serious violence. CrimeCanada.ca’s mission is to support safer communities by sharing verified police information and giving residents the tools to respond responsibly. If you live in another region and want to understand how your local risk profile compares, you can review detailed municipal crime trends through our community crime statistics and safety data dashboards, which provide context on patterns of property crime, violent incidents, and policing activity.

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.