Community Alert: Tow Truck Break-In at RM of Alexander Business

RCMP Investigate Early-Morning Break and Enter

In the early hours of June 29, 2026, officers from Powerview RCMP responded to a serious break and enter at a commercial property located along Highway 59 at its intersection with Highway 11 in the Rural Municipality of Alexander, Manitoba. The incident was reported at approximately 3:35 a.m. after an alarm monitoring company detected a security breach and alerted the business owners.

When the owners arrived, they found significant damage to the front entrance and immediately notified police. Investigators believe that three suspects used a tow truck to forcibly remove a protective metal cage from the front door, then entered the store and stole items including cigarettes and liquor. Powerview RCMP are now seeking assistance from the public to identify those involved and gather any additional information that could support the investigation.

Official Incident Details

Based on the information released by Powerview RCMP, the known facts of the case are as follows:

• Date and Time of Incident: June 29, 2026, at approximately 3:35 a.m.
• Location: A business situated along Highway 59 at the intersection with Highway 11 in the RM of Alexander, Manitoba.
• Initial Alert: The business owners were contacted by their alarm company after the store’s alarm system was triggered.
• Damage Observed: The metal security cage protecting the front door had been pulled away from the building, and there was extensive broken glass at the entrance.
• Suspected Method of Entry: Investigators believe a tow truck was used to remove the metal cage from the front door to gain access.
• Number of Suspects: Three individuals are believed to have entered the business.
• Property Reported Stolen: Cigarettes and liquor were taken from the premises.

RCMP & Crime Stoppers – How the Public Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is echoing the RCMP’s request for assistance. If you live, work, or travel near Highway 59 and Highway 11 in the RM of Alexander, or if you were driving in the area around 3:35 a.m. on June 29, 2026, your information could be vital.

If you have any information that might help identify the suspects, the tow truck involved, or the location of the stolen cigarettes and liquor, contact:

• Powerview RCMP Detachment: 204-367-8728
• Manitoba Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1-800-222-8477
• Online anonymous tip: www.manitobacrimestoppers.com

The RCMP and Crime Stoppers both welcome anonymous tips. Even small details—such as seeing an unfamiliar tow truck in the area, noticing unusual activity near a business at night, or hearing people discuss stolen cigarettes or liquor—can contribute to solving the case. For broader context on how property crime patterns affect communities, you can review regional crime and safety data similar to what is provided for places like Okanagan (Part) 1 crime and safety statistics.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident is a clear example of targeted property crime that can quickly escalate in impact on small and rural communities across Manitoba. The use of a tow truck to rip away a metal security barrier shows a level of planning and determination that can undermine the sense of safety for business owners, staff, and residents.

Break and enters that focus on items like cigarettes and liquor often indicate offenders seeking easily resaleable goods. To reduce risk, businesses—especially those near major transportation routes—should review their security measures, including lighting, video surveillance, structural reinforcement of doors and cages, and alarm monitoring. Community members can support safer streets by promptly reporting suspicious vehicles lingering around closed businesses, loud metal or glass-breaking sounds during overnight hours, or unusual towing activity when shops are shut. Collective vigilance and timely reporting to police or Crime Stoppers are among the most effective tools we have to deter repeat property crimes and protect local economies.

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.