Manitoba Theft Ring Uncovered | Winnipeg News

Winnipieg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

Manitoba police shut down a brazen crime spree spanning two months, netting $140K in stolen goods including trailers, bikes, and even a whole vehicle. Suspects Justin Hanson and Jesse Lafreniere—both on electronic monitoring—used stolen cars and disguises to pull off break-ins across Winnipeg and Headingley. Hanson fled during a traffic stop but was soon caught with stolen gear and a rifle; he faces 22 charges. Lafreniere, wanted on a warrant, was apprehended after a foot chase and now faces 25 charges, including drug possession. Police recovered most of the loot and brought both suspects in…