RCMP Alert: Three Arrested After Retail Theft in Steinbach

On the evening of July 9, 2026, officers from the Steinbach RCMP responded to an in-progress shoplifting call at a retail business on the east side of Highway 12 in Steinbach, Manitoba. Three suspects were reported to have taken high-value merchandise and left the scene in a vehicle that had already been flagged as stolen out of Winnipeg.

Police quickly located the stolen vehicle outside a second retail location on the west side of Highway 12. With assistance from a remotely piloted aircraft system, officers tracked and arrested two suspects running through a field, and later located a third suspect at a nearby commercial complex. All merchandise taken from the two stores, valued at over $3,000, was recovered and returned.

Official Incident Details

According to Steinbach RCMP, the sequence of events unfolded as follows:

• At approximately 5:40 p.m. on July 9, 2026, police received a report of an active shoplifting incident at a retail store on the east side of Highway 12 in Steinbach.
• Three suspects — two males and one female — were alleged to have stolen valuable merchandise and departed in a vehicle reported stolen from Winnipeg.
• Officers rapidly located the stolen vehicle parked at another retail store on the west side of Highway 12.
• Inside this second store, staff advised that two suspects had left via a fire exit and run into an adjacent field.
• A Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) was launched and helped officers locate a male and a female suspect running north through the field.
• Officers entered the field and arrested both individuals without further incident.
• The third suspect was later found and arrested at a nearby commercial complex.
• All stolen items from the two involved retail locations were recovered. The combined retail value is believed to exceed $3,000.

Charges and court status, as reported by the RCMP, are as follows:

Accused: 23-year-old Female from Winnipeg

A 23-year-old woman from Winnipeg has been released on conditions and is awaiting a future court date. She is facing the following charges:

• Theft under $5,000
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Accused: Jason Roorda, 39, from Winnipeg

Jason Roorda, a 39-year-old man from Winnipeg, has been remanded in custody. He is charged with:

• Theft under $5,000
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Fail to comply with a Release Order (three counts)

Accused: Guy Frigault, 40, from Winnipeg

Guy Frigault, a 40-year-old man from Winnipeg, has also been remanded in custody. His charges include:

• Theft under $5,000 (two counts)
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Fail to comply with a Release Order

Steinbach RCMP report that the investigation into this incident is continuing.

This incident took place in a busy commercial corridor of Steinbach, an area whose crime trends and public safety patterns can be further reviewed in the Steinbach Crime Statistics & Safety Report. Understanding local data helps residents and businesses better assess risks and reinforce prevention strategies.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this case highlights how organized or repeat retail theft can impact community safety in Manitoba. Incidents involving stolen vehicles, multiple suspects, and higher-value goods place strain on local businesses, increase costs for consumers, and can escalate into more serious confrontations if not addressed quickly. The swift use of tools such as remotely piloted aircraft by the RCMP demonstrates how modern policing methods can help safely contain and resolve these situations.

Community members can support safer commercial areas by promptly reporting suspicious behaviour in parking lots (such as vehicles idling for long periods, visible stolen tags, or individuals rapidly moving large quantities of merchandise), by noting times, descriptions, and licence plates when it is safe to do so, and by cooperating with store safety protocols. Retailers are encouraged to review camera coverage, staff training, and incident reporting procedures in light of events like this, and residents can consult regional data, including the Steinbach, Manitoba — Crime Statistics & Safety Data, to stay informed about trends in their area. Collective awareness and timely reporting remain key tools in preventing similar offences.

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.