A group of Winnipeg teens are in custody after a break-and-enter to a Henderson Highway Liquor Mart and a struggle with police.
Police said that a number of youth suspects knocked bottles on the floor and ran away with around $740 in booze.
The first suspect was found near Brazier Street and Hazel Avenue. Police said he was arrested after a violent struggle and threatened to kill two officers.
The second suspect was arrested after a foot chase near Henderson Highway and Helmsdale Avenue. During the pursuit, he allegedly thew a liquor bottle at an officer.
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With the help of the K9 Unit, police tracked the third suspect to a yard in the 200 block of Helmsdale Avenue.
A 14-year-old has been charged with mischief, assault, uttering death threats, possessing property obtained by crime, theft under $5,000, and failing to comply with a sentence. He also had an outstanding warrant for two counts of failing to comply.
A 16-year-old faces charges of assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, mischief, failing to comply with conditions, and theft under $5,000.
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Both suspects were detained in custody.
A second 16-year-old was charged with theft under $5,000 and was released on a promise to appear.
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