Winnipeg teen facing 68 charges in connection to several vehicle thefts

Winnipeg police say a 17-year-old is facing 68 charges following a string of vehicle thefts in southeast Winnipeg.

WPS says around 8:45 a.m. on March 11, patrol officers reportedly noticed a stolen 2013 Nissan Rogue being driven along Elizabeth Road near Lagimodière Boulevard.

Following this, the officers called for assistance, and multiple units followed the Rogue on Fermor before trying to contain it.

While trying to contain the Rogue, the driver used it to ram two police vehicles before fleeing and driving over a tire deflation device.

Police say the heavily damaged Rogue was then abandoned on Cypress Bay, before officers were able to take the 17-year-old driver into custody along Gatineau Bay following a short foot chase where the teen allegedly discarded a knife.

Over the course of an investigation, police were able to determine that the teen was allegedly connected to several other vehicle thefts between Dec. 3, 2025 and Mar. 11, 2026.

Winnipeg police provided a timeline of incidents believed to be connected to the teen, which are as follows:

• December 3, 2025: A 2013 Honda Accord and a 2009 GMC Sierra were both reported stolen
• December 8, 2025: A 2021 Kia Forte (owner of the vehicle struck when attempting to stop the theft) was reported stolen
• December 10, 2025: A suspect attends a residence on Poplarwood Avenue in a stolen Kia and damages a residential video surveillance camera
• February 21, 2026: A 2021 Toyota Sienna and a 2009 Lexus IS 250 were reported stolen
• February 22, 2026: A 2021 Ford Fusion was reported stolen
• February 23, 2026: A suspect attends a residence on Harrowby Avenue in the stolen Fusion, enters an unlocked vehicle, and stole non-valuable items
• February 26, 2026: A 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 was reported stolen
• February 27, 2026: A 2018 Hyundai Elantra was reported stolen and was later involved in a pursuit with officers, where two police vehicles were rammed, and the suspect successfully evaded capture
• March 5, 2026: A 2017 Chevrolet Express 2500, a 2015 Buick Verano, and a 2011 Toyota Tundra were reported stolen
• March 6, 2026: A suspect attended a residence on Havelock Bay with their face covered in the stolen Tundra and broke into the victim’s garage. The suspect fled when they were interrupted by the homeowner, and nothing was stolen.
• March 10, 2026: A 2014 Toyota Rav4 and a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado were reported stolen
• March 11, 2026: A 2011 Chevrolet Malibu and a 2013 Nissan Rogue were reported stolen

After the teen was in custody, officers executed a search warrant for his home, where they were able to find and seize vehicle keys and clothing matching surveillance video.

WPS says the 17-year-old is facing 68 charges, including dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, flight from police, assaulting a police officer with a weapon, resisting arrest, possession of a weapon, theft of a motor vehicle, failing to comply with a release order, robbery, breaking and entering with intent, mischief under $5,000, and theft under $5,000.