Virden RCMP Arrest Two After Gas Theft in Stolen Truck

On the morning of May 13, 2026, officers from the Virden RCMP responded to a reported gas theft at a service station on the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, near the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 21 in Manitoba. Police determined that two individuals had filled a truck with fuel and then left the business without successfully paying.

Investigators soon learned the vehicle involved was a stolen truck, and officers tracked it heading west along the Trans-Canada Highway. After the truck diverted onto a side road, police prioritized public safety and did not engage in an active pursuit. Continued patrols led officers to the abandoned vehicle on a rural property, where both suspects were located and arrested with assistance from RCMP Police Dog Services.

Official Incident Summary

At approximately 9:10 a.m., Virden RCMP were dispatched to a gas station on the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation following a report that two suspects had put about $71 worth of fuel into a truck and then left without payment. The incident occurred near the intersection of the Trans-Canada Highway and Highway 21.

Police allege that both individuals entered the store and attempted to pay using a debit or credit card that did not process. They then departed in the truck, travelling westbound on the Trans-Canada Highway. Officers soon located the truck and attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle continued on and turned onto a side road.

Due to concerns for public safety, the RCMP did not pursue the truck at high speed. Instead, officers maintained patrols in the surrounding area and found the vehicle abandoned at a property on Road 60 North, near Road 153 West. RCMP Police Dog Services were called to assist and located two suspects hiding in a treed area near the abandoned truck. Both were taken into custody without further incident.

Charges and Suspect Information

The following individuals have been charged in connection with this incident:

Meaghan Driskell, 27, of Selkirk, Manitoba, is charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Flight from peace officer
• Dangerous driving
• Theft under $5,000
• Failure to comply

Jordan Getty, 30, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, is charged with:

• Possession of property obtained by crime
• Flight from peace officer
• Theft under $5,000

Both accused have been remanded into custody pending further court proceedings. This incident is part of the broader pattern of property and vehicle-related offences that impact communities across Manitoba. For additional context on local crime trends and public safety indicators, residents can review Virden, Manitoba — Crime Statistics & Safety Data on CrimeCanada.ca.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From a CrimeCanada.ca perspective, this event highlights how quickly a relatively small act, such as a fuel theft, can escalate when it involves an allegedly stolen vehicle, evasive driving, and attempts to flee from police. Incidents like this pose risks not only to responding officers but also to other motorists on major routes such as the Trans-Canada Highway. Community safety is strengthened when residents promptly report suspicious activity at gas stations, rural properties, and along highways, including vehicles that appear abandoned or driven erratically.

We encourage Manitoba residents to remain observant around fuel stations and roadside businesses—note vehicle descriptions, licence plates when safe to do so, and report concerns to local RCMP detachments. Avoid confronting suspected offenders directly; instead, prioritize your safety and that of others. Timely information shared with police can help prevent dangerous pursuits and support rapid, controlled arrests, contributing to safer roads and communities across the province.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the manitoba community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.