News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, December 27, 2013         BREAK-IN AND THEFT – ARRESTS   R13-96028 On December 25, 2013 at 3:00 p.m., a detached garage located in the 900 block of Beecher Avenue was broken into and a 1993 Buick Regal was stolen.   Three suspects proceeded to break into the following residences while still in possession of the stolen vehicle:   December 25th - 700 block of Swailes Avenue - various electronics, clothing, personal cheques and a credit card   December 25th – first 100 block of Birchbark Bay – bicycle, tools and electronics   On December 26th at approximately 1:10 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service observed the stolen vehicle parked in the 400 block of Redwood Avenue. A male was observed attending to the vehicle at which time he was placed under arrest.    The investigation continued and at approximately 5:55 a.m., a female was arrested outside the Redwood Avenue location.   Members of the District 3 Crime Unit continued to investigate.   At approximately 9:40 a.m., officers executed a search warrant at the Redwood address which resulted in a third suspect (male) being arrested. A search of the home revealed the following items which have since been seized:   Previously stolen personal cheques Three hunting knives Bear spray Shot gun shells 30-06 rifle round Numerous .22 calibre rounds Sawed-off rifle stock A rifle scope .22 calibre pump action firearm with scope   Matthew Valentine, 23 years, Heather MUCKLE, 21 years and Benjamin COOPER, 35 years have been charged with several break-ins, theft and firearm related offences due to their alleged involvement.   All three were remanded into custody.     BREAK-IN AND THEFT – ARRESTS C13-264750 Between November 29th and December 24th, 2013 several break-ins took place at various homes and business within the City of Winnipeg.   The locations are as follows:   400 block of Pritchard Avenue - copper piping was stolen 300 block of St. John's Avenue – copper piping was stolen 300 block of Salter Street – copper piping was stolen 300 block of St. John's Avenue – several appliances and furniture was stolen 500 block of Mountain Avenue - various home décor items were stolen Business – 200 block of Main Street - a large quantity of merchandise was stolen   Members of the District 3 Crime Unit continued the investigation which led them to addresses located in the 100 block of Magnus Avenue and 200 block of Mountain Avenue.   Some of the stolen property has been recovered and two suspects were arrested.   A 29 year-old male is facing the following charges: Break Enter & Commit/Theft x 6 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.   A 28 year-old male is facing the following charges: Break Enter & Commit/Theft x 6 and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Fail to Comply with Probation Order and Possession of Marihuana.   The investigation is on-going.       For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.