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RCMP police dog tracks down fleeing Manitoba suspect

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Manitoba RCMP say a police dog helped track down a fleeing suspect Monday morning.

Officers were called to a scene in Neepawa where a vehicle — reported stolen from Winnipeg — had been spotted, but when they arrived, the vehicle was already gone.

It was later tracked to the Onanole area and spotted in front of a business on Wapiti Drive. Police were able to arrest the driver, but the passenger took off on foot.

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Police are crediting police dog Marook with finding the man a short distance away, leading to his arrest.

A 28-year-old from Saskatoon and a 25-year-old from Steinbach each face a charge of possession of property obtained by crime.

The Steinbach man was also found to have an outstanding warrant from Winnipeg and was charged with resisting arrest.

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Both were released with a court appearance in the future. RCMP continue to investigate.

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