A 23-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a string of break-ins that amounted to over $12,000 in stolen property and around $60,000 in damages.
The robberies took place between March 13 and 31 and included two house break-ins, 10 detached garage break-ins and an arson to one of the garages.
Winnipeg police say the break-ins mostly took place in Elmwood, with the suspect lighting fire to one of the garages, destroying the garage, along with a 2023 Hyundai Tucson and various items, resulting in a total loss of approximately $60,000.
Officers were able to eventually track down the suspect after an alarm was activated in a garage in the 300 block of Chelsea Avenue on March 31 just before 1 a.m.
Officers quickly responded to the scene, and with assistance from Air1 and the K9 Unit, they were able to locate and arrest the suspect near the intersection of Melbourne Avenue and Brazier Street.
The 23-year-old woman is facing a long list of break-and-enter charges. She remains in custody.