Manitoba RCMP warn public about wanted man who might be armed

RCMP arewarning people in the Interlake and northern Manitoba about a wanted man who may be in possession of a shotgun.

Arnold Edward Bourassa, 35, may be in Thompson, Easterville, Grand Rapids or thesurrounding areas and is considered armed and dangerous, RCMP said in a news release Wednesday.

Bourassa is wanted on two warrants stemming from numerous offences, including recent charges of careless use of a firearm, pointing a firearm and using a firearm to commit a crime.

RCMP ask anyone who comes across Bourassato avoid him and call 911.

Any other details regarding his whereabouts should be forwarded on to Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or to Crime Stoppersonline or by phone at 1-800-222-8477, RCMP said.

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