On October 24, 2024, East District General Patrol officers arrested an individual involved in a stolen property investigation and several outstanding warrants. The incident began around 7:00 p.m. when an autobody shop in the 400 block of St. Mary’s Road was broken into. A customer’s SUV parked inside the building was stolen and driven through the overhead door, causing approximately $10,000 in damage.
At approximately 7:30 p.m., the suspect drove the stolen vehicle to a home renovation store on Abinojii Mikanah and stole approximately $3,000 worth of tools before leaving in the stolen vehicle. Around 9:00 p.m., police discovered the stolen vehicle abandoned in the Niakawa neighbourhood. The suspect was located nearby, in possession of the stolen tools, and taken into custody.
The Major Crimes Unit took over the follow-up investigation. Upon his arrest, the suspect provided a false name, but investigators later determined his correct identity, revealing several outstanding warrants.
Stefan James Nevistiuk, 38, of Winnipeg, has been charged with:
- Break Enter & Theft – Place
- Identity Fraud – Intent to Avoid Arrest, Prosecution or Obstruct Justice
- Operation of a Conveyance While Prohibited Pursuant to Federal or Provincial Act
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Theft Under $5,000
- Five Warrants for Fail to Comply Probation, Identity Fraud, Theft of Motor Vehicle, Public Mischief, and Failure to Produce Drivers License
Nevistiuk has been detained in custody.
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