Fisher Branch RCMP make arrests in armed robbery

December 12, 2019
Fisher Branch, Manitoba

News release

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Cannabis, mask, machete and knife
Pellet gun

On December 7, 2019, at approximately 5:30 am, RCMP responded to a report of a home invasion in Fisher River Cree Nation, Manitoba. Three suspects entered a home, threatened the home owner, a 75-year-old male, with a weapon, and stole cannabis, a machete and a pellet gun.

There were no reported injuries to the victim.

Later that day, officers arrested three youths from Fisher River Cree Nation, in relation to the incident.

A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged with Robbery, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and Uttering Threats.

A 17-year-old male has been arrested and charged with Robbery and Disguised with Intent to Commit an Offence.

A 15-year-old has been arrested and will be facing charges of Robbery.

RCMP continue to investigate.

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Contact information

Cpl. Julie Courchaine, Media Relations Officer
RCMP Media Relations
204-983-8497

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File number: 20191855817

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