Advertisement

Sleepy would-be thief arrested by RCMP Manitoba after getting stuck in gravel pit

The stolen truck.
The stolen truck. Manitoba RCMP

A Manitoba man will appear in court this summer to face a number of charges after a midnight break-in Wednesday at a business in the Rural Municipality of Rockwood.

On March 16, at approximately 7 a.m., Stonewall RCMP responded to a break and enter at a business on Road 78 North, in the RM of Rockwood.

RCMP said a front-end loader and a pickup truck had been stolen, but the suspect didn’t get very far.

The loader was later found down the road from the business, along with a damaged side-by-side offroad vehicle. The pickup was still on the property, stuck in the snow in a gravel pit.

Story continues below advertisement

Officers approaching the truck noticed it was running and that a man was asleep inside. He was arrested without incident.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

The man, 22, has been charged with breaking and entering, possessing break-in instruments, and possessing property obtained by crime.

A damaged side-by-side vehicle recovered by police. Manitoba RCMP

RCMP are still looking for the owner of the side-by-side — a red Polaris Ranger which has been painted black.

Anyone with information is asked to call Stonewall RCMP at 204-467-5015.

Click to play video: 'Ford trucks lead list of top 10 stolen vehicles in Canada'
Ford trucks lead list of top 10 stolen vehicles in Canada

Sponsored content

AdChoices