Suspicious vehicle stopped

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Published on Thursday, December 24, 2015

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RCMP

On Nov. 21, around 1 a.m. the Spruce Plains RCMP stopped a suspicious vehicle outside the town of Plumas. The vehicle had been observed driving erratically and appeared to evade police.

After the vehicle was pulled over by officers, the two occupants were arrested for breach of conditions of release as well as outstanding warrants for criminal charges  in Alberta. 

A subsequent search of the vehicle located stolen mail addressed to residents of Plumas and parcels belonging to a resident of Portage La Prairie. 

Also seized from the vehicle were various break in instruments, an imitation hand gun and a mask. 

Lee Pratt (22) was charged with three counts of possession of stolen mail, possession of break in instruments, possession of an imitation weapon and four counts of breaching a recognizance.  Teddy Whyte (38), the driver,  was charged with similar offences along with Possession of Methamphetamine and several Highway Traffic Act Charges. Both individuals are from Edmonton.

“Our officers followed their instinct and successfully located and arrested two wanted criminals.” said Sgt. Bert Paquet of the Manitoba RCMP. “Beyond the fact that our communities do not have to worry about these two, being able to return stolen property to their rightful owners is extremely rewarding for us.”