RCMP charge man in string of thefts, recover stolen goods

A 30-year-old man is facing numerous charges after RCMP investigated a series of thefts and break-and-enters in three Manitoba communities.

Gimli RCMP say the crimes took place at businesses and private properties in Arborg, the RM of Armstrong and the RM of Rockwood, with complaints filed to the RCMP over the last few months.

On Monday, RCMP executed a search warrant on a property in the RM of Rockwood and recovered several stolen items, including two tractors, seven chainsaws and a variety of other stolen goods like tools, a rifle, fish finders and ATV accessories.

The suspect, a resident of the RM of Rockwood, now faces charges that include break-and-enter, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and possession of a firearm without a licence.

He’s been remanded in custody and RCMP say the investigation is ongoing.