Selkirk RCMP are reporting that two suspects have been arrested in connection to a recent theft at a local business. Police say that the suspects were also driving a stolen van out of Winnipeg.
Selkirk RCMP recently received a report of a theft in progress at a business located on Manitoba Avenue in Selkirk. Police say that Loss Prevention officers attempted to detain a male suspect, but he fled on foot and left a van behind in the parking lot. Officers arrived on scene within minutes and were able to trace the suspect into another nearby business.
Investigation determined that two male suspects had attempted to steal more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the business before being approached by the Loss Prevention officer. In the cart with the merchandise were stolen items from another business, worth approximately $1,000.
Officers determined the van the suspects were driving was stolen out of Winnipeg and that both suspects were in breach of court orders, and were wanted on outstanding arrest warrants.
RCMP report that 30-year-old Mohit Kumar and 26-year-old Bhalbhinder Gill, both from Winnipeg, were arrested and are facing numerous charges in connection to this incident. Kumar remained in custody and after an appearance with a Justice of the Peace, Gill was released from custody at 1:43 pm.
At 1:56 pm, Selkirk RCMP were notified of an assault and robbery of a vehicle in the parking lot of a business close to the RCMP Detachment. Officers attended the scene and identified the suspect as Bhalbhinder Gill. A warrant was issued for Gill for robbery, a charge which includes the assault.
Police noted that the victim of the assault did not sustain physical injuries as a result of the incident.
