Winnipeg police make arrests over vehicles stolen by tow trucks
The Winnipeg Police Service has arrested two suspects in connection with several vehicle thefts using tow trucks in the Transcona neighbourhood.
Police announced the arrests on Wednesday morning in a news release, saying two people were arrested and two tow trucks were seized.
Police did not release names and charges, noting the investigation is ongoing.
Several vehicle owners in Transcona reported seeing tow trucks on home surveillance cameras stealing their vehicles.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 204-986-2426.
-With files from CTV's Harrison Shin
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