Update-Portage la Prairie RCMP investigate armed robbery

January 18, 2022
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

News release

Update- Maurice Merrick, Jordan Chartrand and Mitchell Hunter have been arrested. The RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.


On January 17, 2022, at approximately 3:55 am, RCMP responded to a robbery with a firearm at a residence on 3rd Street NE in Portage la Prairie.

Three males gained entry into the residence. One male was carrying a firearm, and another male was carrying bear spray. The victims in the home were forced into the basement and sprayed with bear spray. The suspects stole numerous items and fled the scene.

Officers responded immediately and made patrols, however the suspects were not located. The firearm was recovered in a nearby yard.

During the course of the investigation, officers identified the three suspects and obtained warrants for their arrest.

Maurice Merrick, 29, of Portage la Prairie is wanted for:

Robbery with a Firearm x2
Pointing a Firearm x2
Break and Enter
Possession of a Firearm when Possession is Unauthorized x2
Administer Noxious Substance x2
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose x2
Weapons Possession Contrary to Order x3

He is 5'11", 130lbs with black hair and brown eyes.

Jordan Chartrand, 27, is wanted for:

Robbery with a Firearm x2
Break and Enter
Possession of a Firearm when Possession is Unauthorized
Administer Noxious Substance x2
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
Weapons Possession Contrary to Order

He is 5'5", 120lbs with black hair and brown eyes.

Mitchell Hunter, 38, is wanted for:

Robbery with a Firearm x2
Break and Enter

He is 5'11", 205lbs with black hair and brown eyes.

Portage la Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating these males. If you have information on their whereabouts please call Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-8767 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

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Contact information

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

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File number: 2022-65937

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