Major Crimes Unit seeks public assistance in Osborne Street church break-in with unique property stolen: C25-175638

Released: August 21, 2025 at 8:46 a.m.

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Between the afternoon of July 29 and the morning of July 30, 2025 the All Saints’ Anglican Church located in the 500 block of Broadway Avenue was broken into by an unknown suspect or suspects who entered the sacristy by throwing a large rock through a stained-glass window. The damages are estimated at over $3,000.

During the break-in, a number of unique communion plates and cups were stolen. Besides their monetary value, the items hold sentimental and religious meaning. Their recovery and return would be greatly appreciated by the Church and its congregation.

The Major Crimes Unit has assumed the investigation and is asking the public for any assistance that could lead to the identification of any suspect or suspects, and potential recovery of the stolen items. Please note that all the stolen property is either 100% silver or pewter and that most are inscribed with religious lettering or symbols. (See below photographs)

Communion

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Crimes Unit at 204-986-6219 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers 204-786-TIPS or winnipegcrimestoppers.org

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