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Stolen Mercedes recovered, carjacking suspect arrested, say Winnipeg cops

Winnipeg police recovered this stolen vehicle Tuesday.
Winnipeg police recovered this stolen vehicle Tuesday. Winnipeg Police/Handout

Winnipeg police have recovered a stolen vehicle and arrested a suspect in connection with a carjacking outside a Corydon Avenue convenience store Monday.

Police said an off-duty officer spotted the vehicle — a white 2017 Mercedes-Benz — in the Glenwood neighbourhood Tuesday afternoon and called for backup.

Read more: Winnipeg police search for stolen car after Corydon carjacking

Major crimes investigators identified the driver as the suspect in the carjacking.

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The man, 34, faces charges of driving while disqualified and robbery. He was released on an undertaking.

Click to play video: '“It’s despair, it’s desperation.” Carjacking victim talks about frightening experience'
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