In early November 2022, the Winnipeg Police Service was alerted to suspicious activity on a property in the city's North End.
On November 11, at approximately 12:45 p.m, investigating North District Community Support officers attended the involved residence located in the 500 block of Pipeline Road. While on the scene, officers observed an adult male asleep at the wheel of a 2002 GMC Sierra they determined was reported stolen from Whitemouth, MB, on August 21, 2022. Officers safely placed the male under arrest without incident.
Through their investigation, officers learned the male had stored a large quantity of stolen property on the residence grounds.
The Property Crime Unit assumed the investigation.
As a result of their investigations, Community Support Unit members and Property Crime Unit investigators located and seized the following stolen property at the residence:
- 2013 Trailstar Camping Trailer (stolen from a Storage lot at St. Anne's Road and the Perimeter Highway August 18, 2022: R22-43383 refers)
- 2005 Mercedes-Benz E200 (stolen from the 700 block of Forbes Road August 18, 2022: R22-58540 refers)
- 2019 Rainbow Enclosed Trailer (stolen from the first 100 block of Kate Street on November 4, 2022: R22-58540 refers)
- 2006 Caterpillar Skid Steer, 2021 PJ Utility Trailer, 2019 Sea-Doo Wake Personal Watercraft with Trailer (stolen from the 800 block of King Edward Street on August 13, 2022: R22-41621 refers)
- 2002 Yamaha YZF RF Motorcycle (stolen from the first 100 block of Brazil Street on November 2, 2022.
- Children's Quad (stolen from the 300 block of Fraser Road on August 15, 2022: E22-27816 refers)
- 2006 Skyline Camping Trailer (stolen from the 300 block of Fraser Road on September 23, 2022: R22-51342 refers)
Investigators estimate the value of the stolen property at approximately $154,000.00.
Vincent John Jose OLIVEIRA, 36, of Winnipeg, is charged with the following offences:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000.00 x 5
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000.00 x 3
- Fail to Comply with Condition of Undertaking
- Warrant: Fail to Comply Probation Order x 2
He was detained in custody.
The Property Crime Unit reminds the public to register and record serial numbers of vehicles and trailers, including Powersports and leisure products. Serial numbers of household products such as electronics, power tools, bicycles, and jewelry should also be documented. The documentation facilitates investigations in identifying victims and substantiating property theft charges. In addition, documentation of property increases the chances of the return of property to its rightful owners.
Property Theft – Arrest : C22- 263667
Released: November 13, 2022 at 8 a.m.
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