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- calendar_today October 14, 2026
Alleged Osborne Village Break-Ins Lead to Arrest
A man with multiple previous convictions for sex offences, including crimes against women and girls, is accused of breaking into three different homes in Winnipeg's Osborne Village neighbourhood last month. The suspect, identified as Curtis Leroy George, 34, allegedly entered the residences by forcing open windows and fled when confronted by homeowners.
Background of the Suspect
Curtis Leroy George has a criminal record that reportedly dates back to at least 2010, with convictions for sexual interference, criminal harassment, sexual assault, assault, and committing an indecent act. He has been previously described as a high-risk sex offender, and police have issued at least four community notifications about him since 2022. In recent years, he has been involved in several cases, including assaulting women at random, exposing himself in public, and violating probation terms associated with his repeated offences.
Details of the Recent Incidents
According to a Winnipeg Police Service news release issued Wednesday, the alleged break-ins occurred on Stradbrook Avenue, between Harkness Avenue and Scott Street, between September 13 and 14. In each of the three incidents, police allege that George forced entry into the homes through windows. In two cases, he fled the scene after being confronted by the residents inside. There were no reports of injury or property theft from any of the homeowners involved.
Arrest and Charges
Winnipeg police arrested George on Tuesday on Princess Street following an investigation by the property crime unit. He faces three counts of breaking and entering with intent and four counts of violating probation. George has been detained in custody. While the police declined to officially confirm to CBC News that the man charged is the same Curtis Leroy George previously labelled as a high-risk sex offender, multiple details align with earlier community notifications regarding his status and criminal background.
Prior and Ongoing Community Notifications
The Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit, a joint initiative between the Winnipeg police and RCMP, most recently issued a community notification about George in February. It indicated his release from Milner Ridge Correctional Centre after serving a 1.5-year sentence for sexually assaulting an adolescent girl in Thompson. At the time, he was ordered to be under 18 months of supervised probation, with strict requirements to avoid unsupervised contact with anyone under 16 and adhere to lifetime weapon prohibitions. Police noted in February that George is considered violent, untreated, and at high risk to reoffend.
Public Safety Considerations
George’s criminal history, including cases from 2011, 2016, and 2022, illustrates ongoing risks to public safety. Instances highlight his pattern of targeting women—sometimes at random—violating probation, and exposing himself to individuals in public spaces.
Contacting Authorities
Police have encouraged anyone with information about Curtis Leroy George or related incidents to contact the Manitoba Integrated High Risk Sex Offender Unit at 431-489-8056.
Source: cbc.ca.
