Police News Release - January 9th, 2026

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Highway Traffic Act – Tamper with Motor Vehicle

On January 8 at approximately 7:43 p.m., Brandon Police Service (BPS) received a report of two youths breaking into a vehicle in the 1200 block of 22nd Street. Video footage captured the incident. Members attended the area, and the youths fled on foot. A 12-year-old male was apprehended quickly. The second youth, a 15-year-old male, was located a short time later with the effective assistance of the Brandon Police Service K9 Unit in a yard in the 1100 block of 22nd Street. No damage was done to the vehicle, and nothing was stolen. Both youths were arrested and transported to Brandon Police Service, where they were issued tickets. They were later released into the care of their respective care providers.

Breach of the Peace

In the past 24 hours, four individuals were arrested in separate incidents for Breach of the Peace. They will be released once sober/calm.

Breach of Probation

On January 9^th at 5:04 a.m. police noticed a male at a business in the 2800 block of Victoria Avenue who was on conditions not to attend the business. The male was arrested and released via Appearance Notice with a court date of March 16^th, 2026.

Theft Under $5000 / Failure to Comply Probation

On January 8^th at approximately 12:46 p.m., Brandon Police Service responded to a call from a business in the 900 block of Victoria Avenue regarding a male who was on a probation order not to attend the store. A 31-year-old male attempted to steal approximately $170 worth of meat and clothing. He was arrested at the scene. The male was later released on an Undertaking and is scheduled to appear in court on April 2^nd, 2026.

Arrest Warrant

In the past 24 hours one individual was arrested on the strength of their Warrant for Arrest. The 33-year-old female was released on an Appearance Notice with a court date of February 5^th, 2026.

Janet Reichert
Recruitment & Communications Specialist
Crime Stoppers Coordinator
Community Support
For media inquiries: (204)729-2373 or J.reichert@brandon.ca

For general inquiries or to file a report: 
(204)729-2345 or https://www.brandon.ca/police-contact/police-contact

Anyone with information on any unsolved crime is asked to call Brandon Crime Stoppers at 204-727-(TIPS) 8477, www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637).  Crime Stoppers pays up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.

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