On January 13, 2024, at approximately 4:20 pm, Swan River RCMP received a report of a female injured in her home on 6th Avenue in Swan River, Manitoba. When police arrived on scene, Emergency Medical Services were providing treatment to a 39-year-old female for non-life threatening injuries.

Investigation determined that the female 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 female 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 January 19, 2024, at approximately 1:45 pm, Ames was arrested at a residence in Swan River. He is charged 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 Court Order, Mischief Under $5000, Fail to Comply with Undertaking x2.

Ames remains in custody. The investigation continues.