On November 13, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the report of a residential garage break-in in the 300 block of Redwood Avenue. The homeowner discovered a female suspect inside the garage. When confronted, the suspect fled the scene and police were notified.
At 2:35 p.m., officers from North District located the suspect walking in the 400 block of Redwood Avenue and she was placed under arrest.
During a search, police seized an improvised firing device (“zip gun”) and ammunition in her possession.
Sylvia SANDY (44), was charged with the following offences and detained in custody:
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon, Firearm Part or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Carrying Concealed Weapon Prohibited Device or Ammunition
- Possession of a Weapon
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order
