Over the course of the Thanksgiving long weekend, Steinbach RCMP received six reports of stolen vehicles.
Of the six vehicles reported stolen, five vehicles have been recovered with one still missing. In all cases, the vehicles were left unlocked, keys in the vehicle and in some cases, personal items and money were taken from the vehicles.
Thanks to the public’s assistance, four 16-year-old males and one 20-year-old male were arrested and charged with 4 counts each of theft of motor vehicles. They will be appearing in Steinbach Provincial Judge’s court in November.
Police are reminding the public that these vehicle thefts are not limited to the City of Steinbach but also involve rural areas.
The RCMP is again urging the public to ensure that vehicles are locked, keys are not left in the vehicle, whether in the ignition or not, and personal items are secured and kept out of sight.
By following these simple steps you are going to make it more difficult and probably discourage someone from taking your vehicle.
Police are asking the public’s assistance in locating the following remaining missing vehicle, a 1992 Volks Jetta, blue in colour bearing Manitoba plate BAB 497.
Also if anyone has any information regarding the person(s) responsible for the theft of a red 1991 Ford Mustang in the Southland area, you are asked to contact the Steinbach RCMP at 204-326-4452 or CrimeStoppers at 1-888-222-8477.
Update 10/18/10 9:55am
Thanks to the assistance of the public, the stolen Jetta was recovered on Thursday October 14, 2010, in Steinbach.
Sgt. Joanne Ryll
Steinbach RCMP
204-326-4452
