On March 19, 2010, at around 10:30am, Crystal City RCMP received a complaint of 4 youths in a pick-up truck driving erratically in the area of Swan Lake FN.
Police attended and observed the suspect vehicle, which fled from police. RCMP members from Treherne and Portage la Prairie Detachments assisted and the vehicle was subsequently located.
Four male youths, ages 15 to 17 years, were arrested. A number of charges are pending, including possession of stolen property. All reside in the RM of Portage la Prairie.
Two of the males were remanded in custody and two were released with documents to appear in court at a later date.
A firearm, as well as a stolen 2006 Ford F250 pick up truck were recovered.
There were no injuries or damages reported and police continue to investigate.
Cst. Miles Hiebert
RCMP Media Relations
(204)983-8497
