Manitoba RCMP are reporting that a prolific offender was recently tracked down and arrested with the assistance of two police service dogs near Dauphin, Manitoba.
During the morning hours of October 30, 2025, Dauphin RCMP received information that a wanted individual was near Keld, Manitoba, approximately 27 kilometres southwest of Dauphin.
RCMP officers from the Dauphin, Ste. Rose du Lac and Roblin detachments, as well as the Manitoba West District Crime Reduction Enforcement Team (CREST) and RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS), all responded to the area to search for the male suspect.
Following an extensive search, the suspect was observed near a gravel pit and was seen running into a wooded area. At this time, Police service dog Marook and Skipper, with assistance from a drone, were deployed and began tracking the suspect through difficult terrain, including thick brush and a deep river.
Police say that after approximately three hours of searching, the suspect, 27-year-old Jordy Robertson from the RM of Gilbert Plains, was located and safely taken into custody.
RCMP report that Roberston is now facing numerous charges, including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from a peace officer, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
