An RCMP officer was assaulted in Dauphin Friday by two male suspects wanted in relation to a stolen vehicle.
At around 1:30 p.m., a member of the Dauphin RCMP detachment located the two males walking on 2nd Ave. N.E. and warned them that they were both under arrest.
Both of them — wanted for possession of a stolen vehicle and flight from a police investigation — began to resist and fight the officer.
Police say that the officer used pepper spray on the suspects and that one of them fled the area.
They also say that a passerby, who was hit by overspray as they were exiting a building, helped the officer get the second suspect into custody.
A 24-year-old man from Dauphin is in custody on the charges of assaulting a police officer and possession of a stolen vehicle.
Police are asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect who fled the area.
He is described as being in his late teens, approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall with a slim build, scruffy black hair, a camouflage sweater and tan pants.
The RCMP are asking anyone who may have any information regarding this incident to contact the Dauphin RCMP at 204-622-5050, call 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).
