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UPDATE: The Portage la Prairie RCMP has arrested Jesse Myles St. Paul who was wanted for the Robbery and Kidnapping that took place in the RM of Westlake-Gladstone earlier this month. There has been no update given about the other suspects.

Update contributed by Sam Brownell

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Original Article Below: Posted at 3:31 p.m. on October 12th

Portage la Prairie RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a 29-year-old man involved in a robbery and kidnapping that occurred on October 1st.

Jesse Myles St. Paul of Portage la Prairie, who's also known to frequent Ebb and Flow First Nation, is wanted for robbery with a firearm, pointing a firearm, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, and possession of a firearm while prohibited.

He is described as 6’0”, 180 lbs with black hair and brown eyes.

The RCMP say that he is known to be violent and that people should not approach him if seen.

The investigation is ongoing and police continue to work on identifying the other suspects involved.

Anyone with information on St. Paul's whereabouts or any other information related to this incident is being asked to call Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-8767, Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a secure tip online.

They can also text "TIPMAN" along with a message to CRIMES (274637).