On January 23, 2011, at approximately 4am, Central Plains RCMP received a report of a break and enter to a residence on the first block of 18th Street SW in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba.
Investigation revealed that illegal entry was gained to the residence while the homeowner was at home and asleep. The suspect entered the residence and vehicle in the garage stealing alcohol and money.
Following further investigation, police noted that the suspect had traveled on foot to numerous residences and vehicles along 18th street making attempts to enter those.
At 6:30am on the same date, police located and identified the suspect.
20-year-old Eugene McKay from Crane River FN, has been charged with a number of counts of break and enter, theft under $5,000, mischief and breach of probation. McKay has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear in Portage la Prairie Provincial Court on January 31, 2011.
Police continue to investigate.
