RCMP responded to a report of assault and robbery at a house in the RM of Portage La Prairie Sunday morning.
The homeowner told police that a 42-year-old female had come to his door appearing to be seriously injured; she was later transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Officers met with the victim at the hospital, where she then told them that she had been picked up by a friend in Carberry, along with another male, who then assaulted her with a weapon. She was the forced back into the car where she was driven around the area and eventually thrown out on the side of the road. After walking for hours, she located a house where she then asked for help.
RCMP have arrested 21-year-old Austin Russell Wieler, of Portage La Prairie, as he was in possession of the victim's car. He has been charged with Aggravated Assault, Robbery, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.
Police believe a second suspect was involved and are requesting anyone with information to call the Portage La Prairie at 204-857-4445, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.
Portage La Prairie RCMP continue to investigate.
