Portage la Prairie RCMP arrest man with concealed replica gun in shoplifting investigation

A Regina man is in custody in Manitoba after being arrested in Portage la Prairie by the RCMP.

Police said they were called to a business on Saskatchewan Avenue in Portage Monday afternoon, with the report of a shoplifter. The suspect had allegedly been seen taking items from store shelves and putting them in a backpack, before fleeing on foot when he was confronted by staff.

The suspect was spotted by officers near the business and arrested without incident. Police said they searched him and recovered the stolen items, as well as a concealed replica firearm.

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The 30-year-old, police learned, was the subject of an outstanding warrant in Calgary. He faces additional charges of theft under $5,000, carrying a concealed weapon, and three counts of weapons possession contrary to an order.

Police continue to investigate.

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