Community Alert: Arrest After Home Invasion in Selkirk, Manitoba
On the night of April 1, 2026, officers from Selkirk RCMP responded to a violent home invasion at a residence on McLean Avenue in Selkirk, Manitoba. A man known to the resident is alleged to have forced his way into the home, demanded money, and attacked the victim with a knife before fleeing on foot.
RCMP members, including Manitoba RCMP Police Dog Services, quickly flooded the area with patrols. With the assistance of police service dog PDS Stewie, officers located a suspect walking along Main Street in Selkirk a short time later and took him into custody without further incident. The victim received on-scene medical care for what police describe as a non-life-threatening injury.
Official RCMP Incident Details
According to the official police report, at approximately 11:40 p.m. on April 1, 2026, Selkirk RCMP were notified that a home invasion had just occurred at a residence on McLean Avenue. Investigators spoke with the male resident, who reported that a man he knows allegedly kicked in the front door to get inside the home.
The suspect is reported to have demanded money from the victim and then assaulted him with a knife. The victim sustained an injury that was assessed and treated on scene by EMS. Police emphasize that the incident appears to be targeted, as the suspect and victim are believed to be known to one another.
Officers began an immediate search of the surrounding neighbourhood, supported by Manitoba RCMP Police Dog Services. A short time later, police service dog Stewie and their handler located a man walking on Main Street in Selkirk, matching the description of the suspect provided by the victim. The man was arrested without incident.
Chad Langlois, 41, of Scanterbury, Manitoba, has been charged in connection with this occurrence. The charges laid by Selkirk RCMP include:
- Assault with a weapon (three counts);
- Assault causing bodily harm;
- Breaking and entering with intent.
Police have indicated that this investigation remains active as Selkirk RCMP continue to review evidence and statements. At this time, there is no indication from police that additional suspects are being sought, and no broad public safety warning has been issued beyond the details of this targeted incident.
For residents who want a broader context on crime trends in the area, up-to-date local data is available on Selkirk, Manitoba crime statistics and community safety indicators, which can help community members understand how incidents like this fit into the wider safety picture.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this home invasion underscores how quickly a dispute or targeted confrontation can escalate into a serious act of violence inside someone’s home. Even when incidents involve individuals who know each other, forced entry and the use of a weapon create risks not only for the victim but also for neighbours, responding officers, and bystanders on nearby streets such as McLean Avenue and Main Street in Selkirk.
Residents across Manitoba can reduce risk by routinely securing doors and windows, using peepholes or cameras before opening the door, and calling 911 immediately if someone attempts to force entry or if you feel threatened inside your home. If you are in conflict with someone you know and are concerned about potential violence, consider speaking with police or local support services early, before a situation escalates. Community vigilance—reporting suspicious prowling around homes, unusual late-night activity, or sounds of forced entry—plays an important role in giving police the chance to intervene quickly, as they did in this case with the rapid arrest supported by RCMP Police Dog Services.
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.