A 42-year-old male faces a lengthy list of charges after attempting to steal copper wire from Manitoba Hydro.
At 2:43 a.m. on July 14, West District patrol officers responded to a burglar alarm at a Manitoba Hydro facility in the 1–99 block of Henlow Bay. Officers found and arrested a suspect hiding between a fenced compound and an adjacent building.
The suspect had broken into the property and was in the process of stealing copper wire. While he attempted to hide, video surveillance footage provided real-time updates to officers.
Officers seized a knife and identification that belonged to someone else while taking the male into custody. It was also learned that he was wanted on outstanding warrants for failing to attend court and breaching previous release conditions.
The 42-year-old male has been charged with break and enter, carrying a concealed weapon, possession of an identity document, breaching his undertaking, and failing to attend court. He was remanded into custody.
Copper theft has resulted in serious injuries and death in Manitoba. It puts everyone's life at risk, including the thief, first responders, utility workers, and the public.