Pembina Valley RCMP respond to break-in

March 20, 2023
Manitou, Manitoba

News release

On March 16, 2023, at approximately 4:45 pm, Pembina Valley RCMP responded to a possible break-in at a residence on Main Street, in St. Leon, Manitoba.

While officers were en route they were advised the suspect had left in a black truck. Officers located the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop, but the driver refused to stop and fled.

Officers continued to patrol and located the vehicle stuck in deep snow near Road 54W and 11N, and a male fleeing on foot. Officers contained the area and after a search the suspect was located approximately 2 kilometers from the vehicle and was arrested without incident.

Wesley Kowal, 28, was found to have several warrants from other Provinces. He has been charged with:

Flight from Police x2
Possession of Stolen Property Obtained by Crime x2
Resist Arrest
Fail to Comply x3

He was remanded into custody.

RCMP continue to investigate.

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Contact information

Cpl. Julie Courchaine, Media Relations Officer
RCMP Media Relations
204-983-8497

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File number: 2023-348204

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