Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
On November 12, 2023, at approximately 12:40 am, a RCMP officer on patrol noticed a vehicle that had been reported stolen a day prior, in a parking lot of a business on Brandt Street in Steinbach.
The officer conducted a traffic stop and arrested the driver and sole occupant without incident. A search of the driver and vehicle resulted in the seizure of several stolen tools, jewellery and a wallet with ID. Further investigation linked the suspect to two other theft investigations.
Nathan Botham, 28, of Steinbach has been charged with:
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 x2
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5000 x2
Fail to Comply x3
He was remanded into custody.
Steinbach RCMP continue to investigate.