Two arrested, charged in string of thefts
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On Friday, the Winnipeg Police Service helicopter, AIR1, assisted in the apprehension of two suspects seen fleeing the scene of a commercial break-in on Henderson Highway.
The suspects were linked to several other recent commercial break-and-enters.
On Oct. 10 around 1:15 a.m., two suspects broke into a gas bar in the 1100 block of McLeod Avenue, stealing cash and cigarettes.
Shortly after, around 2 a.m., suspects broke into a commercial unit in the 200 block of Henderson Highway. Once inside, according to police, they broke through to an adjoining business and stole packages and electronics.
Police were alerted to the break-in on Henderson, and officers from East District, the K9 Unit and AIR1 responded. AIR1 spotted two suspects fleeing and coordinated ground units in the area.
A male suspect was taken into custody on Hart Avenue, and a female suspect on Noble Street. They were turned over to the major crimes unit.
The two are also being investigated in connection with break-ins and robberies including one on Sept. 12 in the 1300 block of McPhillips Street and on Sept. 14 and Oct. 6 in the 3600 block of Portage Avenue.
The man, 46, was charged with various counts of break and enter and theft and was detained in custody. The woman, 42, was also charged with various counts of break and enter and theft and was released on an undertaking.