A man and a woman from Portage la Prairie are facing charges after an alleged break-in at a rural property near McCreary.
On Monday just before noon, Ste. Rose RCMP received reports of the break and enter in progress after a homeowner arrived at his property while the break-in was occurring.
An unknown man and woman fled on foot, and RCMP say the homeowner followed the suspects in his vehicle and notified police.
Officers located the suspects on Highway 50, just east of Road 84N, and arrested them without incident.
Police say the man had given officers a false name and he was charged accordingly.
A 26-year-old woman from Portage la Prairie is facing a charge of breaking and entering and was released with an upcoming court date.
29-year-old Davey Mousseau of Portage la Prairie has been charged with breaking and entering, obstruction and failing to comply, and was remanded into custody.
RCMP continue to investigate.
