Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Tuesday, October 30, 2012     BREAK AND ENTER INVESTIGATION – ARRESTS C12-160665 Between May 2012 and October 2012, members of the District 6 Crime Unit became aware of a break and enter crime spree involving numerous residences throughout the City of Winnipeg. It has been determined that a group of individuals were involved, resulting in a lengthy investigation.   Officers have revealed that the suspects would gain entry to residences or garages at which time property such as: vehicles, electronics, jewellery, cash, credit cards, and other household items were stolen. It is estimated that the total value of the stolen property exceeds $180,000.00.   Above and beyond property stolen, homeowners were faced with damage to their property which has been estimated at a total of nearly $25,000.00.   Due to the efforts of the District 6 Crime Unit, District 6 Uniform Patrol and Street Crime Unit members, the following individuals have been arrested and charged due to their alleged involvement:   Trevor DUCK, 26 years – Break, Enter a Dwelling House X 37 Sheldon CATCHAWAY, 21 years - Break, Enter a Dwelling House X 33 Robyn GOTTSCHALK, 32 years – Possess Goods Obtained by Crime x 28 Joseph VANWYK, 33 years – Possess Goods Obtained by Crime x 26 Brenda DMYTRUK, 31 years-Break, Enter x 5, Possess Goods Obtained by Crime x 2 Steve SAVAGE, 45 years –Possess Goods Obtained by Crime x 4 Nicholas HARPER, 21 years –Possess Goods Obtained by Crime x 2, Break, Enter a Dwelling House x 2   The investigation is on-going and further charges are pending.      THEFT INVESTIGATION – ARRESTS C12-208475 On October 13, 2012, at approximately 3:00 p.m., RCMP officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Lagimodiere Boulevard and the Perimeter Highway involving a car containing two occupants.   The male and female occupant were taken into custody at which time officers found them to be in possession of a large quantity of cellular phones.   The investigation was tasked to members of the Winnipeg Police Service Division 11 Crime Unit for further investigation.   As a result, it was revealed that the two suspects had previously entered a business located in the 300 block of Portage Avenue. While present, one of the suspects distracted an employee, while the other gained access to cabinets containing a variety of cellular phones.   15 cellular phones valued at over $10,000.00 were stolen.      Angelo SPARKS, 43 years and Dayna Nelson, 24 years have been charged with: Theft over $5000.00 and Possess Goods Obtained by Crime due to their alleged involvement.   They were detained at the Winnipeg Remand Centre.   The investigation is continuing.     For further information contact either: Patrol Sgt. Monica Stothers, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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