On April 23, 2022, at approximately 2:00 am, Thompson RCMP responded to an assault and robbery at a business on Station Road, in Thompson.
Two females were getting into their vehicle when a group of individuals approached them and an altercation ensued. Both female victims were assaulted, and one of the victims managed to run back into the business to get help.
The other victim was inside the vehicle when one of the suspects got into the driver's seat and proceeded to drive away. A short time later the victim managed to jump out of the moving vehicle and get to safety.
Both female victims were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
At approximately 2:30 am, Thompson RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle in the ditch near Paint Lake. Officers attended and located the stolen vehicle from the earlier robbery, abandoned. Police Dog Services attended and tracked the suspects who were located hiding in the bush. Five individuals were arrested.
One officer was assaulted during the arrests. He received minor injuries.
A 15-year-old female from Thompson, has been charged with Robbery, Kidnapping, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Assault on Police Officer, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Theft and Assault. She was remanded into custody.
A 16-year-old male from Thompson has been charged with Robbery, Kidnapping, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Resisting Arrest, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Theft, Assault and Failing to Comply x3. He was remanded into custody.
Angel Kraeker, 18, of Thompson, has been charged with Robbery, Kidnapping, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Theft and Assault. She was remanded into custody.
Tyra Weenusk, 18, of Winnipeg, has been charged with Robbery, Kidnapping, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Theft and Assault. She was remanded into custody.
An 18-year-old female from Thompson is facing charges of Robbery, Kidnapping, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Possession of Property Obtained by Crime, Theft and Assault. She was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court.
Thompson RCMP continue to investigate.