Winnipeg police have arrested a man who they say was responsible for robbing over 30 locations of lottery tickets this summer.
The crime spree lasted between March 21 and Aug. 15.
During that time, a number of Winnipeg gas stations, convenience stores and other small businesses were hit.
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It’s alleged the suspect distracted the clerk in each instance before stealing sleeves of lottery tickets.
Members of the major crime unit went to a home in St. George, Manitoba on Saturday where they located and arrested a man.
Jonathan Roy Fitzsimmons, 29, faces 32 charges of theft under $5000, along with robbery and weapon offenses.
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