Portage la Prairie RCMP investigate pharmacy robbery

February 18, 2021
Portage la Prairie, Manitoba

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Damaged door
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On February 17, 2021, at approximately 8:10 am, Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter that had occurred overnight at a pharmacy on Saskatchewan Avenue in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.

The suspects entered the building and disabled the alarm system, then gained entry into the safe holding narcotics. A variety of narcotics were stolen, including hydromorphone, fentanyl, and oxycodone. These drugs are dangerous and can cause a lot of harm when not prescribed by and used under the care of a doctor.

If you have information, please call Portage RCMP at 204-857-4445, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.

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Contact information

Tara Seel, Media Relations Officer
RCMP Media Relations
204-983-8497

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