WINNIPEG – At around 2am on September 24 police observed a vehicle driving in the area of St James and Notre Dame. A computer check quickly revealed that it was stolen and they called in additional support including K-9. They followed them to an address on Blake Street where 4 individuals including one youth were arrested.

Three of the arrested are also suspects in multiple liquor mart thefts and are facing additional charges.

21-year old David Ackabee was charged with Possess Goods Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 and FTC Recognizance. Ackabee was also charged in relation to 7 separate thefts from liquor marts where $3,900 in merchandise was stolen.

19 year old Manny Rae Chudrick was charged with Possess Goods Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 and Mischief. Chudrick was also charged in connection with 10 separate thefts from liquor marts where $6,400 in merchandise was stolen.

A 16-year-old female was charged with Possess Goods Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 x 2, Possess Goods Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 and Fail to Comply with Undertaking x 2. She was also charged in connection with 38 separate thefts from liquor marts where $18,500 in merchandise was stolen.

A 19-year-old female and a 21-year-old female were each charged with Possess Goods Obtained by Crime Over $5,000. They were released on Promises to Appear.