Two youths from Portage la Prairie were arrested and charged last Saturday after a break-in took place in the RM of Portage.
Police say the incident took place on July 23rd, when Portage la Prairie RCMP received a report that a Break and Enter occurred at a location on Highway #26.
The suspects broke into a building and made off with several firearms.
During the course of the investigation, two youths were identified, located and arrested.
A 17-year old young man from Portage la Prairie is charged with;
- Breaking and Entering to a Steal Firearm
- Theft Over $5000
- Possession of a Firearm when knowing Possession is Prohibited
- Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle
- Unsafe Storage of a Firearm
- Weapons Trafficking
- & Mischief Under $5000
This youth was held and appeared in court on July 25th and was released on Court Ordered Conditions to abide by, along with another court date in August.
A 14-year old young man from Portage la Prairie was charged with;
- Breaking and Entering to Steal a Firearm
- Theft Over $5000
- Possession of Firearm when knowing Possession is Prohibited
- Six counts of Weapons Possession Contrary to an Order
- Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, Unsafe Storage
- Weapons Trafficking
- Mischief Under $5000
- Failing to Comply with an Undertaking
This youth was remanded into custody.
All stolen weapons were recovered.