Just after 9pm on October 8, 2011, Portage la Prairie General Investigation Section seized a stolen vehicle.
Police on patrol observed a 1994 Chevrolet pick-up truck on Crescent Road in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. The vehicle was stopped while police were investigating a Highway Traffic Act offence.
Subsequent investigation revealed that the vehicle had been reported stolen from outside a residence in the RM of Rockwood in July of 2010. As well, the passenger of the vehicle was found to have an outstanding warrant of arrest for failing to attend court.
The 39-year-old male passenger of Portage la Prairie, was arrested and held for court. Charged with possession of property obtained by crime is the 38-year-old male driver of Portage la Prairie. He is scheduled to appear in Portage la Prairie Provincial Court on December 12, 2011.
Police continue to investigate.
