Stolen play structure recovered. One man in custody: R26-29015

Released: May 27, 2026 at 3:26 p.m.

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On May 24, 2026, the Winnipeg Police Service’s Major Crimes Unit was investigating the theft of a play structure that had been stolen from a day care on May 22, 2026, in Headingley, Manitoba.

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As a result of this investigation, a suspect and address of interest were identified.

On May 26, 2026, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team (TST), the Major Crimes Unit executed a warrant on a residence in the 100 block of Stranmillis Avenue where the stolen play structure was located with the addition of a previously reported stolen recreational vehicle (RV). A man was subsequently taken into custody.

A 35-year-old man has been charged with Break Enter and Theft – Place x 2 and detained in custody.

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