Steinbach RCMP are asking the public for assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a recent fuel theft incident that occurred at a local gas station in Steinbach.
On September 18, 2018, Steinbach RCMP received a report that gas had been stolen from the Coop Gas Bar located on Highway 52 in Steinbach.
Police investigation has determined that on September 17, 2018, just before 6:30pm, two male suspects fueled up an older Chevy pickup truck and some jerry cans with Premium gas worth approximately $170. The suspects then left the gas station without paying for the fuel.
The one suspect is described as a male Caucasian, wearing a cowboy hat, a dark coat and blue jeans. The other male suspect had darker skin and was wearing sunglasses, and a hoodie. Police noted that the pickup truck being driven by the suspects did not have any visible licence plates.
If you have any information in regards to this incident, you are asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP Detachment at 204-326-4452 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).
