Selkirk RCMP are report that a 34-year-old female from the community was recently arrested and charged in connection to an investigation involving identity fraud.
On March 11, 2026, Manitoba RCMP East District General Investigative Section began an investigation into public mischief. It was determined that between August 2025 and March 2026, Selkirk RCMP responded to eight incidents involving an unknown female reporting comments of self-harm through Kids Help Phone. In each instance, multiple resources were engaged in efforts to identify and locate the individual, including crisis intervention services, police, and EMS. Despite these efforts, the female was never located.
Police say that during five of the reported incidents, the individual falsely identified herself as other people, prompting further investigative measures and the involvement of additional agencies. As a result of these repeated incidents, approximately 239 investigative hours were expended by RCMP, as well, 25 police officers were involved in various investigative and support capacities.
RCMP report that through continued investigation, a 34-year-old female suspect from Selkirk was identified as the person believed to be responsible for the reports. On April 17, 2026, the woman was arrested without incident and faces charges of identity fraud, criminal harassment and public mischief.
Members noted that the female suspect has been released with conditions and will appear in court at a future date.
