On February 10, 2010, at about 3:30pm, a Portage la Prairie RCMP member was on patrol in the City of Portage la Prairie when he witnessed a vehicle collision on Saskatchewan Avenue.
A blue 1994 Ford Mustang was heading West bound on Saskatchewan Avenue when it hit a Blue 2005 Dodge Caravan turning eastbound on Saskatchewan Avenue. In pursuit, police activated their emergency equipment, however the Mustang failed to stop for police. The vehicle was stopped a short time later as it hit a ditch on the West bound lane off the number 1 highway. The male driver of the vehicle ran from police and was located hiding in a cemetery. A female passenger was also arrested on scene located inside the vehicle.
Investigation revealed that the 1994 Ford Mustang was stolen out of Winnipeg. An 22-year-old male from Winnipeg and 21-year-old female from Cold Lake, Alberta have all been arrested and are currently held in custody at Portage la Prairie Detachment with charges pending.
An estimate of damages is not available. The driver of the dodge Caravan received minor injuries.
The investigation is continuing.
Cst. Shawn Smith
Portage la Prairie RCMP
Tel:(204)239-8908
Fax:(204)239-0130
