Two people have been arrested have a year long investigation by the Winnipeg Police Pawn Unit.
The investigation began back in May 2017 after several suspicious transactions were made by the same woman.
Police found a series of pawned tools had been made by a man dating back to 2013,
In August 2014, a female suspect also began pawning stolen tools at various locations.
Officers said between May and July 2015, the man in question stole about $32,800 worth of tools from his employer.
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On May 21, two suspects, both from Winnipeg, were found at a residence in the 400 block of Redwood Avenue.
Officers were able to recover about $20,200 worth of stolen goods.
A 56-year old man has been arrested for Theft Over $5000 while a 45-year-old woman been arrested for Possession of Goods Obtained by Crime Over $5000.
The two suspects have been arrested on a Promise to Appear.
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