On January 2, 2014, shortly before 9 am, Virden RCMP responded to suspects driving a stolen vehicle from the Town of Elkhorn, west of Virden, Manitoba.
Police investigation revealed a string of stolen vehicles and break-ins that had occurred in Moose Jaw, Indian Head, Wapella and Moosomin, Saskatchewan, as well as Lethbridge, Alberta. One of the stolen vehicles from Saskatchewan was abandoned in town when the vehicle was stolen from Elkhorn.
On the highway, east of Virden, the stolen vehicle clipped another vehicle, causing minor damage. RCMP officers attempted to initiate a pursuit, but for the safety of all involved, called it off.
The stolen vehicle from Elkhorn was then abandoned and another vehicle was stolen from the Oak Lake area. The suspects proceeded to drive toward Brandon. Brandon Police Service was alerted and assisted the RCMP in pursuing the stolen vehicle through the city. When exiting the east side of Brandon, the suspect vehicle attempted to overtake another vehicle, clipped it, and sent both vehicles into the ditch.
Brandon Police Service officers were able to take the two suspects into custody. Charges are pending against a 42-year-old male and a 33-year-old female, both from Calgary. They will be appearing in Brandon Provincial Court.
