Arrests made in thefts of bikes belonging to charity cyclists in Winnipeg
Winnipeg police said they have arrested two men in connection to the theft of bikes that belonged to a pair of cyclists riding across Canada to raise money.
Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the theft of two high-end bikes valued at a combined $15,000 from charity cyclists in Winnipeg. The bikes were taken from a car rack parked in the 400 block of Portage Avenue in late July. On August 7 at 5:30 p.m., police observed a 60-year-old man allegedly riding one of the stolen bicycles in the 1800 block of Bannatyne Avenue West.
He was apprehended and faces charges of possessing property obtained through crime worth over $5,000. The arrested man was later released on an appearance notice, with the bike subsequently returned to its rightful owner. The second bike remains missing. Subsequent to the initial arrest, the Winnipeg police identified a second suspect.
A 42-year-old man was taken into custody on Sunday at Notre Dame Avenue and Balmoral Street, as part of proactive enforcement efforts related to open drug use. During the arrest, officers also seized a small quantity of methamphetamine. The suspect is facing multiple charges, including theft over $5,000, trafficking in property obtained by crime worth over $5,000, possession of fentanyl, and an additional charge related to a warrant for failing to comply with probation.
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