A 43-year-old woman from Portage la Prairie is facing charges after a disturbance on October 28.
Portage la Prairie RCMP responded to a call from a business in the 100 block of Saskatchewan Avenue West of a theft in progress at 8:13 p.m.
Officers were reportedly informed that three people were involved. However, two people were found not to have committed an offence. The 43-year-old suspect from Portage la Prairie tried to flee and caused a disturbance inside the store.
Police apprehended the woman, and the stolen property was located when she was searched.
She faces charges of Theft Under $5,000, Causing a Disturbance and Resisting Arrest.
She was released to appear in court at a later date.
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