A 32-year-old Portage man and a 28-year-old man from Ebb and Flow First Nation face numerous charges after attempting to steal a vehicle last week in Sandy Bay.

Police say on May 1 around 8:30 p.m., Manitoba First Nations Police Service officers responded to a call where the victim was approached by two men that were attempting to steal his vehicle. An argument ensued and one of the men was seen pulling out a sawed-off shotgun and the second man pulled out a silver handgun. The man then drove off from the location to avoid the two suspects and called police.

Police were provided with a description of the suspect's vehicle, and after an extensive search, it was located parked at a local home. Due to the high risk of the situation, additional MFNPS officers, officers from the Crime Reduction Team (CRT), and RCMP were called to assist. Police were able to make contact with the occupants and they exited the home. Two men and one woman exited and were taken into custody without incident.

A 28-year-old man was arrested and charged with resist/obstruct police officer, failing to comply with probation order, possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, possession of a weapon contrary to order, and robbery with a weapon. A 32-year-old man is charged with robbery with a weapon, possession of a weapons for dangerous purpose, possession of a weapon contrary to order.

Both suspects were held for court.