Another Brazen Car -Jacking in Winnipeg

Manitoba PostNews

WINNIPEG, MB – A second car-jacking took place in Winnipeg on Saturday. This one was in the morning and four people have been arrested and charged.

The victim, a 44-year-old woman, told police she was securing a car seat in the rear of her vehicle on Selkirk Avenue around 10:20a.m. Saturday morning. An unknown male approached from behind, grabbed her, threw her to the ground and drove off with her vehicle. She was able to maintain hold of her child. Both were not injured.

Police located the stolen vehicle, parked in the 400 block of Flora Avenue. A man and a woman were inside the vehicle at the time and placed under arrest. Two more men, who police believe were involved were located in a nearby home. When arrested police said that one of the men had brass knuckles and a folding knife.

Winnipeg Police have charged Gabriel Guiboche, 20 years-old, with:

  • Possess Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Fail to Comply with Recognizance X2

Arlan Sumner, 18-years-old, has been charged with:

  • Possess Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Identity Fraud – Intent to Avoid Arrest, prosecution or Obstruct Justice

Blaine Harprer, 20-years-old, has been charged with:

  • Possess Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Possess Firearm, Restricted Weapon/prohibited Weapon or Ammunition Contrary to Prohibition Order X2
  • Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized.
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order X3

And Hailey Regent, 20-years-old, has been charged with:

  • Possess Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000

Kevin Klein, Manitoba Post

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