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Boys charged after two-hour break-in spree in Wolseley

By: Staff Writer

Posted: 08/22/2012 11:32 AM | Last Modified: 08/22/2012 12:10 PM | Updates

Two teenaged boys have been arrested following a break-and-enter spree in the Wolseley neighbourhood.

Winnipeg Police said that between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, homes were broken into on Wolseley Avenue, Sprague Street, Basswood Place, and Dominion Street.

Police were called when neigbours saw two males breaking into the Dominion Street home.

Police said the spree began about 3:30 p.m. in the 1300 block of Wolseley Avenue when two males cut a window screen in the home, but couldn't get the window open. They then went to a secured utility shed and forced entry. Damage was caused, nothing was stolen.

About 4 p.m., the two males forced entry into a home in the 400 block of Sprague Street. The home was ransacked and a variety of property was taken. The pair fled with electronics and alcohol.

About 4:25 p.m., police said, the males gained entry to a home in the 500 block of Basswood Place. Once inside, the home alarm was set off and they fled empty-handed.

The males were observed about 5:30 p.m. attempting to gain entry to a home in the 500 block of Dominion Street. Police were notified, and two suspects were arrested.

Two boys, aged 13 and 15, have been charged with five counts of break and enter.

The 13-year-old is also charged with two counts of failing to comply with sentencing conditions. The 15-year-old boy has been charged with failing to comply with sentencing conditions.

The boys are in custody at the Manitoba Youth Centre.