Teen accused of assaulting group home worker, stealing vehicle

Source: Brandon Police Service Media Release

On March 5, 2019, at 11:23pm police received a call from a group home in Brandon indicating a resident had just assaulted a staff member and stole a vehicle belonging to the group home. The resident, a 15 year old male, then committed a Break and Enter to the group home office at a separate location. On March 6, 2019, at 2:00am the youth was located by staff operating the stolen vehicle near the 300’ block of Lorne Ave. The youth fled on foot and was apprehended by the police canine unit. He was arrested and lodged at BCC for court on March 6, 2019.