Oakbank RCMP are asking the public for any information into the whereabouts of two individuals wanted for cashing cheques from stolen mail.
Since April of 2018, Oakbank RCMP have received more than 200 complaints of stolen mail from the RM of Springfield, RM of St. Clements, East St. Paul, and Selkirk. Investigation led the RCMP to two individuals who had been forging their names onto cheques stolen from the mailboxes and then cashing those cheques. Police also learned that some of the cheques they were cashing came from mailboxes in the Winnipeg area.
On June 29, 2018, Oakbank RCMP, with the assistance of East St. Paul RCMP and Manitoba RCMP Police Dog Services, arrested Brady Laverdure, a 29-year-old female, along with 44-year-old Ryan Fortescue. Both individuals have been charged with possession of property obtained by crime and uttering a forged document. Further investigation determined that the two had been providing false addresses in regards to receiving employment and income assistance and are facing numerous charges of fraud under $5000. Both were released on recognizance.
RCMP are asking for public assistance to locate the same two individuals, who are now wanted for failing to comply with their court order. Brady Laverdure is also wanted for obstruction of justice.
Anyone with information into the whereabouts of either Brady Laverdure or Ryan Fortescue, is asked to contact Oakbank RCMP at 204-444-3847 or call Manitoba CrimeStoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).
