Break & Enters – Arrests: C24-48843

Released: March 5, 2024 at 12:42 p.m.

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On March 4, 2024, General Patrol members from the East District arrested two individuals regarding garage break-ins in the Rossmere neighbourhood.

Byron THOMPSON (31) and Brendan Andrew MITCHELL (30) have been charged with the following offences and detained in custody.

- Break & Enter with Intent – Place x 4

- Mischief Under $5,000/Obstruct in Enjoyment

- Poss of Break In Instrument(s)

At approximately 3:50 a.m., police responded to the report of two residential garage break-ins in the 100 block of Hazell Dell Avenue after a homeowner heard a commotion in their backyard. A foot trail led officers to the 100 block of Dunrobin Avenue, where a vehicle window was smashed out and continued to the 300 block of Melbourne Avenue, where a bicycle and additional stolen property was located.

With the assistance of the K9 Unit, the suspects were tracked through a schoolyard, where more property was located. The track continued to the 200 block of Gordon Avenue, where the two suspects were located at a residence and placed under arrest.

Further investigation determined an earlier break-in occurred at a garage in the 100 block of Linden Avenue, where bicycles had been stolen.

The suspects were turned over to the Property Crime Unit, who continued the investigation.

The Winnipeg Police Service encourages the public to record serial numbers for personal items such as vehicles/trailers, leisure sports items, power tools and bicycles. Making a police report with such serial numbers can increase the chance that this property will be returned to the rightful owner if recovered.

How to report various property-related crimes will depend on several factors, including public safety, suspect information and the value of stolen or damaged goods/property.

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