Break & Enter – Arrest: C22-83106

Released: April 23, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On April 23, 2022, at approximately 3:45 a.m., the Winnipeg Police Service received a report of a commercial break-in in progress occurring in the 300 block of Dufferin Avenue. A suspect was determined to still be on the premises.

North District General Patrol Officers, with the assistance of a K-9 Unit responded and located a lone suspect in the process of exiting the commercial building.

As he exited the building, the suspect placed stolen property and what was subsequently determined to be a loaded improvised firing device (commonly referred to as a ‘zip gun’) onto the ground. Officers safely arrested the lone suspect without incident.

A 31-year- old male of Winnipeg, is facing the following charges:

  • Possession of a Prohibited Device Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized x 3
  • Possession of a Weapon
  • Break, Enter & Theft (Place)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order
  • Fail to Comply with Condition of Release Order

The accused remains in custody.

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