News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Thursday, May, 29, 2014         Break-In Investigation Arrest – C14-108872 Between April 24, 2014 and May 27, 2014, a male suspect became involved in a crime spree where several homes were broken into. These incidents are as follows:   April 24 – residence on Braemar Avenue – various property stolen April 24 – residence on Enfield Crescent – extensive damage caused and property stolen May 8 – residence on Lyndale Drive – various property stolen May 9 – Ford Ranger truck stolen from Furby Street May 9 – Attempt break-in to residence on Rue Youville – damage caused May 9 – residence on Enfield Crescent – damage caused and property stolen May 21 – suite on Furby Street – property and cash stolen   On May 27, 2014 at approximately 4:10 a.m., the male suspect attended to a residence located on Seven Oaks Place. A large quantity of property was stolen from the home while the residents were asleep. A vehicle associated to the residence was also stolen and the suspect fled the area.   A short time later, the suspect was observed by witnesses operating the stolen vehicle in the area of Crystal Avenue and St. Thomas Road.   Patrol members responded. After a brief foot pursuit, the suspect was taken into custody.   Members of the East District Crime Unit continued to investigate.   Kerry COUSINEAU, 48 years-old has been charged with the following due to his alleged involvement:   Break Enter & Theft – Dwelling House x 6 Break Enter & Commit – Place Break & Enter with Intent – Dwelling House Possession of Break-In Instruments Theft of Motor Vehicle HTA – Drive without a License   He remains in custody.     Stolen Vehicle Arrests – R14-38146 Sometime between May 25 & 26, 2014, a 2011 Toyota Rav4 was stolen from the area of Edenwood Place involving several suspects.   On May 28, 2014, at approximately 1:05 a.m., the suspects, while operating the stolen SUV broken into a shed on Malcana Street. The suspects were observed by an area resident as they fled in the vehicle. Nothing was stolen.   Moments later, Patrol members observed the stolen vehicle and occupants travelling southbound on Roch Avenue. The suspects fled and abandoned the vehicle in the area of Jamison Avenue and Trueman Street.   A 22 year-old female and 17 year-old male were arrested at the scene as a result of being tracked by members of the Canine Unit with the assistance of Patrol and Air1.   Later the same day, a 16 year-old female and 18 year-old male were located and arrested.   All four are facing or have been charged with the following:   Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000.00 Possession of Break-In Instruments Break & Enter with Intent   The 17 year-old male has also been charged with the following:   Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000.00 Fail to Comply with Disposition Driving while Disqualified   The 16 and 22 year-old were released on a promise to Appear. The 17 and 18 year-old were remanded into custody.     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.