On May 9, 2022 at approximately 8:50 pm, Brandom police responded to a report of a male who attempted to rob a business in the 100 block of Victoria Avenue East. Investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly demanded drugs from employees while armed with a handgun. The suspect ended up leaving the business empty handed, and nobody was injured. Police were nearby on an unrelated matter, and set up a perimeter in the area. A suspect was located and arrested hiding in nearby bushes by 9:13 pm. Police K-9 was used to search for the handgun, which was located and seized. A 32-year-old man was lodged at Brandon Police Service and will appear in court today on charges of Attempted Armed Robbery, Resist Arrest, Carry a Concealed Weapon, Use Firearm during the Commission of Indictable Offence, and Possession of Restricted Firearm with Ammunition.
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On May 9, 2022 shortly after 8:00 pm, police responded to a report of an individual who was allegedly stealing merchandise from a business in the 500 block of 1st street. Police say employees attempted to prevent the male from leaving, but the suspect reportedly threatened to stab them. The suspect left the business and nobody was injured. Security footage from the business assisted police in identifying a suspect, who was located and arrested at approximately 12:30 am. He was later released and will appear in court on July 25, 2022 on a charge of Theft Under $5000 and Uttering Threats.
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On May 9, 2022, Brandon police responded to a report of the theft of a 2005 4-door red/maroon Chevrolet Optra from the 400 block of 8th street. The windshield is damaged and there are no licence plates. Anyone with information regarding this vehicle theft is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact
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On May 9, 2022, police responded to a report of a break and enter to a residential shed in the 700 block of 41st street. Suspects gained entry overnight through a window and stole a grey and green Giant Mountain bike.
On May 9, 2022, police responded to a report of a break and enter to a residential shed in the 3400 block of Willowdale Cres. Suspects are believed to have cut the lock to the shed after 4:00 am. One inside they stole a bike carrier.
On May 9, 2022, police responded to a report of a Break and Enter to a business in the 400 block of Victoria Ave. E. Suspects forced their way into a storage unit and stole a Fender Super Twin Reverb guitar amp. The B&E possibly occurred on May 7th.
Anyone with information regarding these B&E and thefts is encouraged to contact Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact.
The complete BPS report for May 10/22 can be found at: https://brandon.ca/news/media-releases/10-may-2022
