On January 10, 2010, at about 1:30am, Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter at a business on the 100 block of Saskatchewan Avenue East in the City of Portage la Prairie.
Investigation revealed that the front display window of the business had been smashed and a quantity of merchandise had been taken.
Witnesses described the suspect as wearing black pants and a grey hooded sweater.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call the Portage la Prairie RCMP at (204)857-4445.
Police continue to investigate.
Update 01/14/10 8:40am
A 17-year-old male from the RM of North Norfolk has been arrested and is in police custody. Charges are pending under the Criminal Code.
Cst. Miles Hiebert
Portage la Prairie RCMP
Tel:(204)239-8908