Steinbach RCMP are currently investigating a number of recent break-ins that occurred at two residences located near Richer, Manitoba.

On July 9, 2018, Steinbach RCMP received a report of two houses and garage being broken into at a two residences located in the RM of Reynolds near Richer, Manitoba. Both residences are situated next to each other and the incidents are believed to have occurred sometime between July 8 at 7:30pm and July 9 at 9am.

Police say that numerous items were stolen from one of the residences, including a Playstation 2, Gameboy, dog grooming supplies, as well as a large number of tools such as Makita impact drill, 16″ Poulan chainsaw, large and small Bosch jack hammer, 12v Milwaukee drill, corded Milwaukee skill saw and Paslode air nailer.

The RCMP Forensic Identification Unit attended the scene and the matter is still under investigation.

If you have any information in regards to this incident, you are asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP Detachment at 204-326-4452 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).