March 19, 2018 4:22 pm

Suspects in assault and break-and-enter thought to be in Winnipeg

By Sharon Pfeifer Online Producer Global News

Police are asking for help locating 4 suspects from Easterville, Man.

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RCMP are asking people in Winnipeg to be on the lookout for four men from northern Manitoba.

Police put out a notice Friday saying they believe Mitchell Howard Ledoux, 29, Steven Shane Klyne, 27, Shawn Eric Umpherville, 26, and Nathan Walter Umpherville, 20, all from Easterville, travelled to Winnipeg after an assault at a community near Grand Rapids on March 11.

Chemawawin #rcmpmb requesting public’s assistance in locating 29yo Mitchell Ledoux, 27yo Steven Klyne, 26yo Shawn Umpherville, and 20yo Nathan Umpherville. The four may have fled to Winnipeg after March 11 assault on 24yo male in Easterville. Have info? Call RCMP at 204-329-2004 pic.twitter.com/MZjeS53Tcs
— RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) March 16, 2018

Chemawawin RCMP said the men went to a 24-year-old man’s house, assaulted him and caused extensive damage to the home, then took off. The victim suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries.

The suspects face a number of charges including aggravated assault, assault with a weapon, and breaking and entering.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Chemawawin RCMP at 204-329-2004, or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477.

You can also submit a secure tip online or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

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