Police in Winnipeg are warning residents after a large quantity of a dangerous drug was stolen from a local business.
The Winnipeg Police Service says that they were called to a robbery in the 500 block of Selkirk Avenue just before 3 p.m. on Monday, Sep. 13.
The WPS says that a "significant quantity of Methadone was stolen" in the robbery. The drug was in a one-litre bottle.
"The amount of Methadone poses a risk to the community in potential overdose," the WPS says in a release.
Anyone with knowledge of this incident that could assist investigators is asked to call 204-986-6222 or Crime Stoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477). If the bottle is located, please call 911.