Police arrest seven in widespread break-and-enter crime spree

Winnipeg police have arrested seven people in what they allege is a widespread break-and-enter crime spree that saw over $180,000 worth of property stolen.

Between May and October 2012, officers investigated a series of break and enters into homes and garages. Police said vehicles, electronics, jewelery, cash, credit cards and other items were stolen, all together valued at over $180,000.

Property was also damaged during the break and enters, racking up an additional $25,000 in costs.

After a lengthy investigation by several units, police laid charges against seven people.

Trevor Duck, 26, is facing 37 counts of break and enter. Sheldon Catchaway, 21, is facing 33 counts of break and enter, and 32-year-old Robyn Gottschalk is facing 28 counts of possession of goods obtained by crime.

Joseph Vanwyk is facing 26 counts of possession of goods obtained by crime.

Brenda Dmytruk, Steve Savage and Nicholas Harper are also facing charges in connection with the break and enters.

Police continue to investigate and said further charges are pending.