Steinbach RCMP are reporting that a 24-year-old man from the community was recently arrested and charged in connection to the attempted abduction of a 16-year-old female youth that occurred in June of 2019.
On June 23, 2019, Manitoba RCMP received a report of an attempted abduction of a 16-year-old female youth on Ste. Anne’s road, located in the RM of Tache. Officers from St-Pierre-Jolys, Steinbach and local Police Dog Services responded to this complaint as the victim was located at a residence near Landmark.
As a result of recent information provided to RCMP Major Crime Services, several key pieces of evidence was obtained that secured charges against the accused.
RCMP report that on January 10, 2023, 24-year-old Hercules Nicholas Chief, of Steinbach, was arrested and remanded into custody on charges of kidnapping, assault with a weapon, possession of property obtained by crime and theft of a truck.
“It is my sincere hope that the arrest of this suspect, who remains in custody, brings some closure to the victim and reassurance to the community that we will do all we can to solve these serious crimes,” said Assistant Commissioner Rob Hill, Commanding Officer of the Manitoba RCMP.
