News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Tuesday, October 14, 2014   Mischief Arrest – C14-218819 On October 13, 2014 at approximately 1:00 a.m. the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of a suspicious male in the 1st 100 block of Arden Avenue.  Information provided was that the male had been observed breaking into vehicles and was currently being held for police.   Upon arrival, members took custody of the male.  It was learned that the suspect had broken into the apartments' underground parking garage and then damaged the windows of 12 vehicles, stealing property from two of them.  The caretaker of the block, with the assistance of another person, was able to apprehend the suspect.    Members of the East District Crime Unit continued with the investigation which revealed that the suspect was responsible for a similar incident that had occurred shortly before he was apprehended.  In that incident, the suspect broke into an underground parking garage in the 100 block of Pulberry Street.  Sixteen vehicles were damaged and property was stolen from one of them.   Total damage is estimated at $30,000.00.   Sean Mark O'HANDLEY, 37 years of Winnipeg has been charged with the following for his alleged involvement: Break Enter & Commit – Dwelling House x 2 Mischief Under $5000.00 x 28 Theft Under $5000.00 x 3 Possession of Break In Instruments He was detained at the Provincial Remand Centre.   For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, Public Information Officer Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.