On October 26, 2021, at approximately 10:00 am, officers from the Treherne RCMP Detachment responded to a report of a break and enter at the pharmacy located in the community of MacGregor.
Officers attended and were advised that the owner had discovered that a suspect(s) had entered the pharmacy sometime overnight and made off with nearly 11,700 pills consisting of opiates, narcotics and controlled drugs.
This is the second reported incident of prescription pills being stolen in the last few days and the RCMP are warning the general public of the dangers of ingesting any prescription medication without the consent of a medical professional.
Police are asking anyone with information to call the Treherne RCMP at 204-723-2024, or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Secure online tips can also be made at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Treherne RCMP continue to investigate.
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