Between August 15 and August 21, 2023, multiple break-ins to car dealerships, a body shop and a car rental business occurred within the city. As a result, the Winnipeg Police Service Major Crimes Unit entered into an investigation and identified the following locations:
- Dealership - 500 block of Empress Street
- Dealership – 3600 block of Portage Avenue
- Dealership - 600 block of Century Street
- Dealership – 400 block of Sterling Lyon Parkway
- Car rental business – 1300 block of Waverley Street
- Body Shop – 100 block of King Edward Street
The suspects forced entry into the businesses and, on one occasion, drove a stolen vehicle through an overhead door. Once inside, the suspects stole property, key fobs, and vehicles from the lots.
As a result of the investigation involving General Patrol, Canine, Air1, Forensics and the Major Crimes Unit, the following males have been arrested:
Brett SUTHERLAND, 42 years of Winnipeg, Jessy MCKAY, 32 years of Winnipeg and a 36-year-old male have been charged with numerous property-related offences.