Posted on 09/21/2009, 2:55 pm, by mySteinbach

Matthew Martens, who was wanted by Steinbach RCMP on various outstanding warrants, was apprehended on September 20, 2009, in the evening.

Martens was located just inside the Manitoba border with a stolen vehicle from Weyburn Saskatchewan.

The arrest was made after police from Saskatchewan encountered the vehicle and tried to stop it. The vehicle was finally stopped with the use of the spike belt.

The arrest was without incident. Martens is presently in custody.

The investigation is continuing.

Sgt. Joanne Ryll
Steinbach RCMP Detachment
(204) 326-4452