A Winnipeg man police have described as a ‘prolific shoplifter’ is in custody facing 28 charges in connection with more than $27,000 in stolen property over a two-month period.
Police said they’ve linked the 31-year-old suspect to more than 20 separate incidents — most of which were thefts of merchandise from Winnipeg businesses — between May and July of this year. No one was injured in any of the incidents.
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The man was arrested near Keewatin Street and Logan Avenue on the evening of July 31, and has been charged with 20 counts of theft under $5,000, two counts of robbery, four counts of failing to comply with release conditions, and a break, enter and theft charge.
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