Winnipeg, MB – A Winnipeg woman is facing multiple charges after police say stolen merchandise from a local retail store was discovered being sold online, leading to her arrest earlier this week.
According to the Winnipeg Police Service, the Property Crime Unit began investigating after a retail store in the 1200 block of St. Mary’s Road reported repeated thefts between Saturday, January 11, and Sunday, January 26. Police said the stolen merchandise was valued at less than $5,000.
Investigators later determined that several of the allegedly stolen items had been listed for sale on a social media platform. Police say this discovery helped identify a suspect connected to the thefts.
On Wednesday, January 29, officers arrested a 36-year-old woman in the Westwood area of Winnipeg. According to police, additional stolen items were located during the arrest, with an estimated value of approximately $1,450.
Authorities say the woman has been charged with Trafficking in Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 and Theft Under $5,000. Police emphasized that the charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.
Following her arrest, the woman was released on an undertaking, according to police. No further details about court dates or conditions of release were provided.
The Winnipeg Police Service continues to remind retailers and the public to report suspicious online listings, noting that social media marketplaces are increasingly being used to resell stolen goods.
Anyone with information related to retail theft or the resale of stolen property is encouraged to contact the Winnipeg Police Service or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
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