Manitoba's police watchdog is investigating after allegations of theft against an on-duty RCMP officer.

The incident allegedly took place on April 2nd north of Ile des Chenes.

On April 14th, RCMP received a formal complaint from a male, alleging that RCMP officers arrested him and seized personal items worth $15,000 during a motor vehicle incident.

RCMP reported this incident to the Independent Investigation Unit last week Thursday.

The civilian director for the unit has determined that it is in the public interest for the matter to be investigated.

No further details are being provided, however, witnesses or other individuals who have information or video footage that may assist this investigation are asked to contact the Independent Investigation Unit at 1-844-667-6060.