Thieves raid trio of churches in Steinbach over three days

RCMP is on the hunt for those responsible for multiple break-ins and thefts at three Steinbach area churches.

Police say that the Steinbach Christian Mennonite Church, First Baptist Church and Covenant Reformed Church were all victims of robberies.

On Monday, January 15, at approximately 9 AM, the Steinbach Christian Mennonite Church was broken into and a soundboard was stolen.

Then, according to RCMP, on January 16, the First Baptist Church was broken into overnight. Thieves took the Sunday offerings and caused damage inside the church.

On January 17, Steinbach RCMP received a report that the Covenant Reformed Church was also a part of the potential crime spree. The church did have surveillance cameras which captured the thief breaking into the church and rummaging through different areas.

A compilation of surveillance images from Covenant Reformed Church. Photo credit: Steinbach RCMP

RCMP say a 2008  grey Hyundai Accent with license plate LCZ208 was used in the crime. This vehicle was reportedly stolen from the Aquatic Centre in Steinbach on January 15.

The Covenant Reformed Church reported that a guitar with a case and a propane tank was stolen.

RCMP say it is unknown if these 3 incidents are related however they believe that they might be due to the dates.

If you have any information in regards to the above matter, you are asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP Detachment at 204-326-4452 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or www.manitobacrimestoppers.com