Four males have been arrested and charged and one male is wanted for their involvement in a crime ring that focussed primarily on shops and outbuildings on rural properties around Bran­don. The suspects are responsible for the thefts of numerous trucks, snow­mobiles, ATVs, firearms and a variety of tools.

The thefts occurred across western Mani­toba. Investigation determined the break-ins were all related to the same group of suspects.

Two search warrants executed in Brandon and Carberry in January resulted in numerous stolen goods being recovered, including five fire­arms. Some of the stolen items have since been returned to their rightful owners, however many items still remain unclaimed and police are working to identify and return the items to the owners.

Charged with theft and firearm offences are Cur­tis Sutherland, 23, of Ebb and Flow First Nation; Nicholas Mc­Kay, 23, of Bran­don; Quinn Starr, 23, of Carberry; and Pres­ton Whitford, 22, of the RM of Alonsa. An arrest warrant has been issued for the arrest of Richard Cole Ross, 23, of Bran­don in relation to the thefts.