Girl Handcuffed After Doorbell Prank at Off-Duty RCMP Officer’s Home in Manitoba

The provincial police watchdog is investigating.

A person pushes the doorbell button on his Ring doorbell security camera at his home in a file photo. AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File

Manitoba’s police watchdog says it is investigating after receiving a report from a woman whose daughter was allegedly arrested by an off-duty RCMP officer in Brandon, Manitoba, after she participated in a doorbell prank.

The Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba (IIU) says it is carrying out an investigation in connection with an incident involving an off-duty RCMP officer who allegedly chased and handcuffed a female youth after she engaged in a doorbell prank at his home.