On May 6, 2011, Steinbach RCMP attended both the Steinbach Canadian Tire and the Steinbach Shoppers Drug Mart on two separate reports of shoplifting.
In the Canadian Tire incident, four individuals were reported to have stolen several cameras, worth approximately $1,500. At the Shoppers Drug Mart, four individuals attempted to steal make-up, but dropped the property after being confronted by security.
RCMP report that after reviewing surveillance photo’s police were able to determine that the suspects were the same in both thefts.
On May 7, 2011, Steinbach RCMP received a call from the Steinbach Canadian Tire who advised that two of the suspects from the day before were once again back in the store. Police attended the store and arrested both suspects without incident.
29-year-old Helen Jean Boucher of Winnipeg was charged with two counts of theft and two counts of breaching a probation order. Boucher released on a recognizance for a court date in June.
Harley James Henderson of Winnipeg was charged with two counts of theft and several breaches of court orders. Henderson was remanded into custody.
Steinbach RCMP are currently attempting to identify the other two suspects that were involved. If you have any information regarding this incident you are asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP at 204-326-4452.
