DrinkSense logo  GameSense logo

You are here

Home

Stop Theft

Our Priority is Safety.

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. These collaborative efforts have resulted in 113 arrests since October 2018.

Arrests
 

Frequently Asked Questions
 

Submit a Tip



Arrests

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

Last Name First Name Middle Name Age
ACKABEE David James 22
ANISHINABIE Noah Jerry 40
BAKER Joanne   23
BALLANTYNE Jerilyn   32
BATENCHUK Tiffany   28
BELMORE James   35
CARPENTER Maxine   33
CHARTRAND Frederick Guy Magoo 53
CHOKEN Candyce   26
CHUDRICK Manny Rae 19
CLARKE Lyle Andrew 31
COOK Cody Ryan 23
DANIELS Wellington   24
DANIELS Natasha   25
DESJARLAIS Reginald Ronald 28
DMYTRUK Brenda   38
EVANS Aaron   28
FITZGERALD Brendon   18
FLETT Nathan   23
FONTAINE Shayne   28
FONTAINE Jean Baptiste   39
GAGNON Kyle   32
GETACHEW Gabriele   22
GOODMAN Clifford Andrew 34
GREEN Kenyata   18
HARPER Donovan   33
HARPER Zack   19
HUDSON Patrick   35
JOEL Christopher   34
JOHNSON Leonard   54
JOVANOVICH Francis Alexander 30
KANIKI Charles   20
KEEPER Sadie   23
KENT Daphine   43
LAMINI Marilyn   41
LAQUETTE Miranda   39
LITTLE Rachel   34
MacDOUGALL Bryden Stewart 39
MAHARA Tristan   19
MANN Mitchell   23
MASON Trevor   31
MAYTWAYASHING Sheldon   42
McKAY Steve Joseph 18
McKAY Timothy   32
MEEKIS Lavon   33
MITCHELL Preston   28
MONKMAN Michael   60
MOODY Felicia   24
OKEMOW Michael   31
OWEN Genine   28
PARISIAN Alana   19
ROBERTS Amber   33
ROULETTE Raynold Sheldon 36
SEYMOUR Markie Haley 29
SIMMONITE Michael Martin 53
SINCLAIR Raeanna Madeline 27
SWAMPY Mathew James 19
TAYLOR Dan Alvin 37
THOMAS Keewaytin   19
THOMPSON Ian Wade 36
TIMLICK Roland   50
TRAVERSE Tyrell   19
WALTERS Donovan   47
WEIKUM Randolph   54
WOOD Justin Darren 26
WOODHOUSE Levi   21

 

 


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.

 

 


Submit a Tip

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

 

 

Quick Links

 

News Releases

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.

31/01/2018
Super Bowl LII Hype in Full Swing on PlayNow

Manitoba Super Bowl fans can wager on more than 400 bets including the $1 Million Super Pool on PlayNow.com.

30/11/2017
Second Quarter Financial Results

Liquor & Lotteries has implemented changes to run its gaming and liquor operations more efficiently, resulting in a notable growth in revenues.

Twitter Feeds