On December 17, 2010, at approximately 8:20pm, Central Plains RCMP received a report of a break and enter to a residence on the 500 block of 4th Street NE in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
Investigation revealed that illegal entry was gained to the residence on this same date. Suspects entered the residence and stole 3 firearms.
RCMP report that no one was at home at the time of the incident.
Following further investigation, police were able to recover 2 of the 3 firearms. A youth was charged with possession of stolen property as well as possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Anyone with information about this incident are asked to contact the Central Plains RCMP at 857-4445 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Police continue to investigate.
Cst. Shannon Neff
Portage la Prairie RCMP Media Relations
Phone: 204-857-4445
