Community Alert: Violent Robbery and Vehicle Theft in The Pas, Manitoba
On the afternoon of April 12, 2026, The Pas RCMP responded to a serious robbery report involving a 55-year-old woman from The Pas, Manitoba. The incident, which began the previous day, involved the use of bear mace, forced cash withdrawals, and the theft of the victim’s vehicle, wallet, keys, and phone.
Investigators have laid multiple charges against a 32-year-old woman from The Pas after the victim reported being assaulted and robbed by two women she knew. The stolen vehicle was later located and stopped in Winnipeg on April 13, 2026, with both suspects inside, leading to their arrest. RCMP officers continue to investigate and additional charges are pending against the second suspect, a 24-year-old woman from Pukatawagan.
Official RCMP Incident Details
According to the information released by The Pas RCMP, the sequence of events is as follows:
- On April 11, 2026, a 55-year-old woman from The Pas was in the company of two women: a 32-year-old from The Pas and a 24-year-old from Pukatawagan. The group had discussed travelling to Winnipeg.
- The victim later told the two women she could no longer make the trip due to a family emergency.
- Later that day, the two women allegedly assaulted the victim by discharging bear mace into her face and robbing her of cash she had on her.
- The suspects then allegedly forced the victim to go to an ATM, where she was compelled to withdraw additional money and hand it over to them.
- The group returned to a residence in The Pas, where the victim is believed to have been drugged and fell asleep.
- When the victim woke up, both suspects were gone. She discovered that her car keys, wallet, and cellphone were missing. On checking outside, she saw that her vehicle had also been taken.
- On April 12, 2026, at approximately 3:05 p.m., the victim reported the robbery to The Pas RCMP, and officers met with her to collect detailed information.
- Through the investigation, officers determined that the stolen vehicle was located and stopped in Winnipeg on April 13, 2026. The two female suspects were inside the vehicle and were arrested by police.
Charges Laid and Suspect Information
Following the arrests, RCMP have laid charges against the 32-year-old suspect from The Pas. She has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court.
The 32-year-old woman faces the following charges:
- Robbery
- Forcible confinement
- Theft of a vehicle over $5000
- Possession of a prohibited weapon (bear mace)
Her court appearance is set for June 23, 2026, in The Pas, Manitoba. Charges for the second suspect, a 24-year-old woman from Pukatawagan, are still pending as The Pas RCMP continue their investigation.
No request for public assistance or additional witness information has been issued in the official release at this time.
For residents seeking broader context on local crime trends, you can review The Pas, Manitoba — crime statistics and community safety data to better understand how incidents like this fit within overall patterns in the area.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights several serious risks to community safety in Manitoba: violence involving chemical sprays like bear mace, robbery linked to personal relationships or acquaintances, and the combination of forced confinement with financial extortion and vehicle theft. These are complex offences that can escalate quickly and leave victims physically and emotionally traumatized.
We encourage residents in communities like The Pas to take practical precautions when planning travel or handling cash with others: avoid carrying large sums of money when possible, let trusted family or friends know your whereabouts, and be extremely cautious if you feel pressured into financial decisions or movements you are not comfortable with. If you are ever assaulted, forced to withdraw money, or believe you have been drugged, seek medical support immediately and contact police as soon as it is safe to do so. Reporting these incidents helps protect not only yourself but the wider community, and contributes to more accurate safety data and crime prevention efforts across Manitoba.
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.