A break and enter occurred in Portage la Prairie in the hour of 3:30 a.m. It was on February 27 when RCMP responded at a residence on 7th Avenue NW in Portage la Prairie.

Officers immediately attended and located the suspect in the backyard of the residence. The man was told he was under arrest, but refused to stop, and fled on foot. As he evaded police, he broke into a neighbouring residence. Officers contained the area and Police Service Dog, Jolt, tracked the man who hid in a garage. After a short confrontation, he was arrested.

Wyatt Martin-French, 19, has been charged with;

  • Break and Enter x2Mischief
  • Resisting Arrest
  • Forcible Entry
  • Unlawfully in a Dwelling

He was remanded into custody.

Portage la Prairie RCMP continue to investigate.