On May 4, 2023, at approximately 9:10 p.m., while in the 400 block of Harbison Avenue West, a male suspect entered a running, unattended pizza delivery vehicle, a 2006 Lincoln Zyphyr. The pizza delivery driver attempted to stop the theft and was dragged a short distance, causing minor injuries.
On May 5, 2023, at approximately 11:35 p.m., Traffic and General Patrol officers responded to the area of Henderson Highway and Chief Peguis Trail regarding a previously stolen vehicle being operated erratically.
Officers attempted a traffic stop by activating their emergency equipment. At that time, the stolen Lincoln fled at a high rate of speed, ignoring traffic control devices and having no regard for public safety. The stolen vehicle continued northbound on Henderson Highway, attempting to evade police.
AIR1 was advised and quickly maintained visual containment. However, the vehicle continued to be driven in an unsafe manner toward Lockport, Mb. Coordinated by AIR1, assisted by the RCMP, officers safely stopped the stolen vehicle with the use of a tire deflation device in the area of St. Andrews Airport on McPhillips Road.
The male suspect attempted to flee on foot and continued to struggle with officers before being taken into custody. He was also found to be in possession of two stolen bank cards.
A 34-year-old male from Winnipeg is facing the following charges:
- Flight while Pursued by Peace Officer
- Resist Peace Officer
- Robbery
- Drive without licence or invalid licence
- Possession of Credit Card x 2
He was detained in custody.