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Over the last several months, Liquor Marts have seen an increasing number of thefts in our Winnipeg locations. We know this is concerning and frustrating to our customers. It is concerning and frustrating to us as well. We take these thefts very seriously.

This problem is not unique to Liquor Marts. Retailers across the province are also experiencing increases in thefts and robberies.

The safety and security of our employees and customers is, and will remain, our number one priority. We will not risk anyone being seriously hurt over a bottle of spirits.

We have focused our efforts on security measures that protect our staff and customers and help catch thieves. These include:

  • State-of-the-art surveillance system
  • Security guards assigned to observing, detecting and deterring theft
  • Working closely with the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) to identify suspects using in-house technologies and intelligence
  • Use of WPS Special Constables at various Liquor Mart locations
  • Bag and photo ID checks upon entering the store
  • Safeguard measures for products most targeted by thieves
  • Security barriers at some Liquor Mart locations
  • Non-violent crisis intervention staff training that is standard at retailers across country

Steal and You Will Get Caught

In cooperation with the Winnipeg Police Service, we continue to focus on apprehending the most egregious offenders. 

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Arrests

The enhanced security measures introduced at Manitoba Liquor Marts in spring 2019 have led to a 20% increase in the number of arrests made by the Winnipeg Police Service and a 55% reduction in shrinkage (cost to Liquor Marts due to bottle theft). Read more about the enhanced security measures being introduced and the early results of our efforts.

The following individuals have been arrested and charged for criminal offenses occurring at Liquor Mart stores

Last Name First Name Middle Name Age
DUCHARME Devon Murray 34
CHARTRAND Franco   29
WARD Lowell Whitman 53
KANABEE Josephine   28
MOODY Felicia   24
DESJARLAIS Arthur   38
FLETT Ashley Mary 30
BIRD Francis   43
BAPTISTE Dennis   33
ESQUASH Cheyenne Lynn 32
WOOD William   29
CHUBB Lloyd William 33
AUDY Aaron Dakotah 22
MERCURY Jayden   19
MONIAS Dawn Crystal 36
SPENCER Lance Travis 29
HARPER Josephine Georgina 31
WOOD Preston Lee 26
HARRISON Peter   63
FRANKLIN Harvey Thomas 24
NELSON Tiffany Sally 35
ESQUASH Christopher   39
MURDOCK Kyle Ralph 34
MCDONALD Michael   31
SWAMPY Mathew James 19
LAMINI Marilyn   40
EISCHEN Leanne Beatrice 37
ROULETTE-LINKLATER John   26
BEAR Anthony   26
MAYTWAYASHING Sheldon   42
CLARKE Clifton   38
ANISHINABIE Noah Jerry 40
REDHEAD Michael Mander 28
OWEN Samson   24
MCDOUGALL Marita Lynn 36
JEWELS James   29
GEORGE Raven William 21
LINKLATER Brandon Lee 26
THOMAS Keewaytin   20
LANGLOIS Dustin   42
FLETT-BEARDY Vanna Darlene 34
KENT Daphine   43
SINCLAIR Raeanna Madeline 27
FONTAINE Nolin James 27
MYERION Derek Wayne 34
KNOTT Dylan   27
WESLEY Jason Ernest 31
WALKER Heather   26
GUIBOCHE Christopher Dennis 35
DUCHARME Ronald   55


Frequently Asked Questions


Manitoba Liquor Mart processes more than 11 million transactions annually. With this number of transactions, the Consumers Distributing model is not feasible, especially at peak times of days and at holidays. Also, our research shows consumers want to look at and touch the product while they make their purchase decisions. And with customer satisfaction levels of 94%, it’s clear that Liquor Mart customers enjoy their current shopping experience. We anticipate the additional security measures we’re putting in place will help to deter would-be thieves.

 

 


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If you have information that could lead to an arrest, please contact Crime Stoppers.

 

 

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News Releases

04/10/2019
New President & CEO Announced

Manny Atwal has been appointed President & CEO of Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries effective November 4, 2019.

02/08/2019
Notice: Voluntary Recall of Fort Garry Brewing Select Products

Fort Garry Brewing Company has issued a voluntary recall on a number of select beer products in a variety of package sizes of cans and bottles.

30/05/2019
Liquor Mart Anti-Theft Strategy Update

Liquor Mart Anti-Theft Strategy Update

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries is seeing encouraging results from its enhanced strategy to target Liquor Mart theft.

“Since the measures were announced in March, we have seen a 23 per cent reduction in theft and robbery incidents,” said Liquor & Lotteries President Peter Hak. “While these are still early results, we are cautiously optimistic they are trending in the right direction.”

09/05/2019
Now the Largest Fair Trade Workplace in Canada

MANITOBA LIQUOR & LOTTERIES RECEIVES FAIR TRADE WORKPLACE DESIGNATION

Now the Largest Fair Trade Workplace in Canada

28/03/2019
Statement regarding reported claim against The Pas and firefighters

Originally released Tuesday, March 19, 2019

Statement regarding reported claim against The Pas and firefighters

In recent days, it has been reported that Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries has filed a Statement of Claim against the town of The Pas and six volunteer firefighters.

21/03/2019
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Launches Enhanced Strategy To Target Liquor Mart Theft

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries is deploying a multi-point theft reduction plan to combat Liquor Mart thefts and robberies while protecting the safety of employees and customers.

31/01/2019
Retirement of Peter Hak, President & CEO

Peter Hak, President and CEO, will retire from the corporation at the end of June 2019.

20/12/2018
Recall of all Bonify non-medical cannabis

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries advises all consumers who have purchased non-medical cannabis under the Bonify brand to return the product to place of purchase.

11/12/2018
Liquor Mart 2018 Winter Holiday Hours

Extended holiday hours will be in effect at Manitoba Liquor Marts starting Thursday, December 13 until Tuesday, January 1.

11/10/2018
2018-19 Community Public Meetings

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries is hosting three annual public meetings across Manitoba in 2018.

10/10/2018
Strong financial results posted for 2017-18

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries increases profits $24.3 million over previous year

13/09/2018
Statement Regarding Liquor Mart Thefts

Over the last several months, Liquor Marts have seen an increasing number of thefts in our Winnipeg locations, which we know is concerning for our customers and frustrating for the police.

10/04/2018
Bet on the Winnipeg Jets and the Stanley Cup

With NHL playoffs about to begin, the Winnipeg Jets 2.0 are poised to go further than ever this Stanley Cup race. 

04/04/2018
Notice: Voluntary Recall of 330 ml Bottles of Stella Artois

Labatt’s Canada has voluntarily recalled 330 ml bottles of Stella Artois beer with specific production codes.

01/03/2018
90th Academy Awards on PlayNow.com

Manitobans can now wager on the glitz and glamour of the 90th Academy Awards on PlayNow.com.

07/02/2018
2017-18 Community Public Meetings

Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries is hosting its third public meeting in Winnipeg on February 21 at 7 p.m.

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