Winnipeg police have recovered more than a dozen stolen vehicles from a compound in the 200 block of Tecumseh Street.
Police observed a pickup truck parked in the enclosed area on September 7 and later obtained a search warrant for the property.
Police seized the 2006 Ford F-350 that officers originally spotted, along with the following:
- 2017 GMC Sierra (Stolen from Beausejour, MB, on June 4, 2024)
- 2006 Ford F-50 (Stolen from Winnipeg, MB, on June 17, 2024)
- 2013 Polaris Razor (Stolen from Peguis, MB, on June 24, 2024)
- 2018 Keystone Hideout Camper (Stolen from Rosser, MB, on June 27, 2024)
- 2024 Kawasaki EX500 (Stolen from Winnipeg, MB, between July 14-15, 2023)
- 2005 tow truck (Stolen from Winnipeg, MB, on July 21, 2024)
- 1982 Harley Davidson (Stolen from Winnipeg, MB, on August 3, 2024)
- 2012 Yamaha Grizzly (Stolen from Fisher Branch, MB, on August 19, 2024)
- 2008 Ford F150 (Stolen from Fisher Branch, MB, on August 20, 2024)
- 1997 Jeep TJ (Stolen from Winnipeg, MB, on August 23, 2024)
- 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500 (Stolen from Winnipeg, MB, between August 23-25, 2024)
- 2014 Yamaha VStar (Stolen from Winnipeg, MB, on August 29, 2024)
- 2007 GMC Sierra SLE (Stolen from the RM of MacDonald, MB, on September 2, 2024)
- 2007 Ford F-550 tow truck (Stolen from the RM of MacDonald, MB, on September 3, 2024)
- Magnetic Bison Towing decals x 2 (Stolen from Winnipeg, MB, on September 5, 2024)
- MIKASA Compacter (Stolen from Winnipeg, MB, on July 25, 2024)
- Farmstead handmade decorative signs x 5 (Stolen from St. Clements, MB, on August 28, 2024)
- Trimble GPS and Trimble TSC5 data collector (Stolen from Winnipeg, MB, on June 9, 2024)
- DNA Motoring roof rack and Remington Gas Heater 9 (Stolen from the RM of St. Andrews, MB)
- Various Manitoba licence plates
- Various personal identification documents
The estimated value of the recovered stolen property is approximately $300,000.
Police learned the suspect rented the compound and that the owner was unaware of the criminal activity occurring within it.
With the help of Stonewall RCMP, Vincent John Jose Oliveira, 38, of Winnipeg, was arrested on September 15.
He has been charged with multiple offences and remains in custody.
Investigators believe the suspect didn’t act alone, and further arrests are anticipated. All property has been returned to their rightful owners.
