May 23rd, 2022 – May 30th, 2022

May 23rd, 2022

Police were dispatched to a local business regarding two males smoking marihuana on their patio.  Police attended and spoke to the males who admitted to smoking marihuana.  They were advised that they were not allowed to smoke in a public place or in a restaurant patio area.  Both males were asked to leave, and no charges were laid in this incident.

May 24th, 2022

Police were dispatched to a residence regarding a theft of tools from the callers shed.  The caller reports that approximately $600 worth of tools were stolen.  A couple of days later the caller advised that he received his tools back and no longer required any police involvement.

Police received a warrant for arrest for 47-year-old Jodie Leigh Sparrow for failing to attend Morden Provincial Court on May 24th, 2022.

At 5:15 pm, police received a report of two bikes stolen from a residence on the 100 block of 2nd Street over the past 24 hours.  The caller advised that a green and a burgundy bike were stolen from his garage.

May 25th, 2022

At 10:00 am, police received a report of a theft from a vehicle.  The caller advised that sometime overnight someone broke into his van that was parked on his driveway.  The suspect stole his debit and visa card which were then used at multiple local businesses.  Police are continuing their investigation.

May 27th, 2022

Police were dispatched to a business regarding a theft of money and a male who was on their property but was banned from being there.  The suspect was issued a ticket under the Trespass Act which carries a fine of $672.

May 29th, 2022

At 11:05 am, police were dispatched to a residence regarding an intoxicated male who was causing problems.  Police attended and observed the intoxicated male who was known to be on conditions to not consume alcohol.  The 28-year-old male was arrested for one count of Fail to Comply with an Undertaking and released once sober on an Appearance Notice to attend to Morden Provincial Court in August.

Police were dispatched to a residence regarding a suspicious male who admitted to lighting some bales on fire.  Police attended and spoke to the suspect who was taken into custody and later transported to a medical healthcare facility for an assessment.

Anyone with information regarding the above incidents is asked to call the Morden Police Service at (204)822-4900, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637)