Winnipeg woman faces 19 charges after string of shoplifting incidents: police

A Winnipeg woman is facing a whopping 19 theft charges after a string of shoplifting incidents that culminated in her arrest Thursday, police say.

The woman, 31, was the subject of an investigation covering a nine-month-long shoplifting spree that police say totalled almost $10,000 in stolen merchandise.

She’s accused of stealing merchandise from multiple stores — ranging in value from under $100 to almost $1,000 — dating back to January. Police said the bulk of the thefts took place in June and August.

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Property crimes investigators continue to look into the incidents, and anyone with information is asked to call 204-986-7865 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 204-786-TIPS (8477).

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