A 46-year-old male has been arrested and charged with crimes against seniors.
Winnipeg Police say that Gregory Francis Courchene was involved in a series of crimes between September 8 and September 27, 2017 where he targeted elderly females working in their yards. Investigators say that Courchene would enter the women’s homes and steal purses to get cash and credit or debit cards. He would then go to convenience stores and buy things.
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All told he only stole about $800.00
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Officers from the Major Crimes Unit took a drive out to Milner Ridge Correctional Centre and arrested Courchene.
He is now facing charges of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (x3) four counts of fraud under $5000 and Break Enter & Theft for his alleged involvement.
He was detained in custody.
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