A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg, on September 2, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)
Winnipeg police have arrested two men in connection with a series of property crimes spanning nearly two months, involving stolen vehicles, license plates, and personal belongings valued in the thousands.
Police launched an investigation in March 2025, linking the suspects to multiple incidents dating back to mid-February. Among the crimes were vehicle thefts, break-ins, fraudulent use of stolen credit cards, and the theft of more than a dozen license plates.
On April 11, officers arrested 29-year-old Reece Alexander Turnbull in the 3200 block of Portage Avenue. Police say he was in possession of a knife, stolen identification, and forged business cheques. Turnbull faces multiple charges, including possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of forged and identity documents, and failure to comply with a release order.
Two days later, officers arrested 36-year-old Daniel Conrad Searcy during an unrelated investigation. He was allegedly carrying a knife and six grams of methamphetamine. Investigators linked him to several of the reported thefts. Searcy faces more than a dozen charges, including possession of stolen property, possession of break-in instruments, drug possession, and fraud.
Both suspects remain in custody.
