On November 5, 2022, at approximately 1:45 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service responded to an in progress Break & Enter at a commercial property in the 1200 block of Clarence Avenue.
Officers from the West District arrived at the location and observed two suspects entering a vehicle in the commercial property's parking lot. The suspect vehicle, now occupied by an adult male and an adult female, immediately fled from police. While fleeing, the suspect vehicle ( later determined stolen) rammed a police vehicle causing extensive damage and rendering it inoperable. Officers were not injured as a result of the collision.
With assistance from Air1, the unoccupied vehicle was tracked and located at Hurst Way and Waverley Street. Members of Air1 guided a K-9 unit and officers to the suspects, who were safely arrested without incident.
Officers located and seized a large amount of property (believed stolen) from the abandoned vehicle, including the following:
- CO2 pellet firearm
- Various tools
- Various vehicle keys
- License plates
- Identity documents
Ian Thomas LANGRIDGE, 45, of Saskatoon, is charged with the following offences:
- Break & Enter with Intent – Place
- Assault a Peace Officer with a Weapon x 2
- Operation of a Conveyance While Prohibited by Order Under Criminal Code
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Possession of a Weapon
- Possession of Firearm, Restricted/Prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Flight while pursued by Peace Officer
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 x 11
Amanda Michelle MAGES, 38, of Winnipeg, is charged with the following offences:
- Break, Enter &Theft – Place
Both were detained in custody.
Break & Enter Commercial – Arrests: C22-258230
Released: November 6, 2022 at 8 a.m.
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