On Jan. 13, at approximately 4:20 p.m., Swan River RCMP received a report of a female injured in her home on 6th Avenue in Swan River, Manitoba. When police arrived on the scene, Emergency Medical Services were providing treatment to a 39-year-old female for non-life-threatening injuries.
Investigation determined that the woman had been home alone with her infant. The two were sleeping when the back door to the residence was breached and a male known to the female entered the home. He proceeded to assault the woman and threaten her with a firearm. The male then took money, possessions, and keys to a vehicle, and he fled the residence.
Police believe there may have been another male present and waiting outside the residence while the crime occurred.
The infant was not injured.
Police issued a warrant for Alex Ames, 22, of Swan River. On Jan. 19, at approximately 1:45 p.m., Ames was arrested at a residence in Swan River. He is charged with assault with:
- assault with a weapon
- break and enter with intent,
- robbery with a firearm,
- unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm,
- possession of weapon contrary to a court order,
- mischief under $5000,
- failure to comply with undertaking x2.
Ames remains in custody. The investigation continues.
