Spruce Plains RCMP believe they have arrested a man and a woman connected to a months-long series of mailbox robberies in the WestMan area, in communities ranging including Neepawa, Minnedosa, Arden, Kelwood, Macgregor, Carberry, Rapid City, Glenella, Erickson, Onanole, Sandy Lake, and Rivers.
According to a release, Spruce Woods RCMP received reports of thefts from mailboxes in these communities from late November of 2024 to the early months of 2025. They investigated the mailbox sites, conducted interviews, and executed search warrants as they tried to secure evidence.
On September 29, 2025, RCMP arrested 38-year-old Ryan Eckberg, of Brandon, and charged him with 41 offences including multiple counts of Breaking and entering, Theft from mail over $5000, Possession of property obtained by crime, Fraud under $5000 and Theft of credit card. He was remanded into custody.
On October 8, 2025, RCMP arrested 41-year-old Jennifer MacDonald, of Boissevain, and charged her with 41 offences including multiple counts of Breaking and entering, Theft from mail over $5000, Possession of property obtained by crime, Fraud over $5000 and Theft of credit card. She was remanded into custody.
“The investigators put a tremendous amount of work in their relentless pursuit of leads which led to the arrest of these two individuals responsible for the numerous thefts that affected multiple communities” said S/Sgt. Andrew Cowan, Detachment Commander for the Spruce Plains RCMP. “This outcome underscores our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our residents and their property. We will continue to work diligently to protect our community from such criminal activities.”
Spruce Plains RCMP continue to investigate.
