On October 6, 2011, just before 11pm, Portage la Prairie RCMP were on patrol investigating a report of a bicycle theft.
Police located a suspicious male riding a bicycle along McKay Avenue in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. Upon attempting to speak with him, the male fled on foot. A foot chase ensued and the male was located outside a residence on the first block of 16th Street NW at 15th Street NW in Portage la Prairie.
Subsequent investigation revealed the male was in possession of .22 caliber rifle ammunition. Portage la Prairie Police Dog Handler and his dog “Timber” attended the location to assist in the investigation. A sawed off .22 caliber rifle was located hidden in the vicinity of the incident.
A male youth of Sandy Bay FN has been arrested and is facing a number of charges.
Police continue to investigate.
