Professional Standards Unit Investigation – Arrest: R24-3213
On January 20, 2024, the Winnipeg Police Service received a report of a Robbery that occurred on January 15, 2024. During the robbery, electronic devices were stolen from the 37-year-old female victim. These devices were subsequently pawned at different locations in Winnipeg.
The WPS Pawn Unit located the stolen items through routine checks of pawn transactions which were retrieved and placed in the Evidence Control Unit. The items were processed and deemed releasable to the victim.
On May 1, 2024, the Evidence Control Unit discovered that the devices were missing from Evidence Control. The Professional Standards Unit commenced an investigation. The investigation identified a suspect, a police member assigned to the Evidence Control Unit. The WPS notified the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba.
On September 13, 2024, a 24-year member of the Winnipeg Police Service, Constable Jeffrey CONRAD was charged with Theft Under $5,000 and Criminal Breach of Trust by the WPS Professional Standards Unit.
Constable CONRAD has been placed on administrative leave pending a review of his employment status.