25-year-old Thomas Turner.
Steinbach RCMP are asking the public for assistance in finding the whereabouts of 25-year-old Thomas Turner, who is wanted by police for numerous assault and firearms charges.
At approximately 7:30pm on July 16, 2013, Steinbach RCMP were informed that a male pointed a long barreled firearm at another male’s head and then punched him in the face near Reynold’s Ponds in the RM of Reynolds. The victim then fled the scene with minor injuries.
Investigation led police to a residence in the RM of La Broquerie where a number of firearms were seized. Police believe that they were stolen by the suspect.
RCMP report that 25-year-old Thomas Turner from the RM of Reynolds has been charged for assault, possessing stolen firearms obtained by crime, breach of probation and numerous related firearm offences. A warrant for his arrest has been granted.
Police are still attempting to arrest Turner and are requesting the public’s assistance to determine his whereabouts. Police are requesting that should Turner be located, to call police immediately and to not approach him as he is considered armed and dangerous. Thomas Turner is known to drive a 1993 Blue Chevrolet 3500 truck with an unknown licence plate.
Anyone with information that can help locate Thomas Turner may call the Steinbach RCMP at 204-326-4452. Information may also be provided anonymously through Manitoba CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). Information can be submitted online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or through text message by texting TIPMAN plus your information to CRIMES(274637).
