On July 12, 2009 around 3:00 am Portage la Prairie RCMP received a complaint of a break & enter to a residence in the 400 block of 5th St NW.
Police attended the scene and found that the residence had been entered, and various items had been stolen. The value of stolen items was reported to be between $4000 and $5000.
Police Dog Services attended to assist. Some property was recovered outside and in the area of the residence. The investigation lead police to another residence on 5th St NW and a search warrant was executed on the house. Police were able to recover most of the reported stolen property during the search.
A 23-year-old woman of Portage la Prairie has been arrested in connection with the stolen property. The suspect was released to appear in court at a later date with charges pending.
The incident is still under investigation.
Cst. Stephen Senuita
Portage la Prairie RCMP
Tel: 204-857-4445
Fax: 204-239-0130
