On March 12, 2015, at approximately 5:45am, a male suspect was observed trying to steal a vehicle in Carberry, Manitoba.
Police say that the suspect was unsuccessful in stealing the vehicle, but did cause damage. He then fled in a previously stolen SUV, which he then abandoned two blocks away from the scene of the attempted theft. The suspect then stole a truck on the same street and drove to Sidney, Manitoba, where he attended a residence. He then drove to a residence in Brandon, where he was arrested by RCMP at approximately 1pm.
Upon searching the SUV, police found a cell phone, two knives, a handbag and some tools that did not belong to the accused or the registered owner.
RCMP report that 18-year-old Oswald Bunn of Sidney, Manitoba, is facing numerous charges including theft of a motor vehicle. Bunn appeared in Brandon Provincial Court on March 13, 2015.
RCMP are asking anyone with information in connection to this incident to contact the Carberry RCMP at 204-834-2905, the Brandon RCMP at 204-726-7519 or 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).
