RCMP investigators have laid charges on four individuals in relation to an ongoing investigation into rural mailbox break-ins.
Over the past few months, a number of rural mailboxes, as well as at least one post office in a rural community have experienced break-ins and thefts from rural mail boxes. In addition to the theft of mail, there has been significant damage to the mailboxes themselves.
Police say that the thefts occurred between October of 2011 and mid January, 2012 in rural areas surrounding the City of Winnipeg.
Two adult males from Winnipeg, Manitoba, have been arrested and have been charged with a number of offences including possession of stolen mail, identity theft and fraud. They are scheduled to appear in Winnipeg Provincial Court.
RCMP investigators have sworn warrants of arrest for another adult male and an adult female.
Police continue to investigate, and further arrests are anticipated.
