Police are requesting the assistance of the community in locating a male wanted for an attempted break and enter last week in Portage.

At about 11:15 p.m., on May 24, Portage la Prairie RCMP received several calls of a disturbance on the first 100-block of 20th Street NW in Portage la Prairie.

Media Liaison Officer Const, Larry Neufeld explains when officers arrived the suspect had already left the area.

Thad Richard of Portage la Prairie was attempting to break into a dwelling. He was also uttering threats to the people inside. Officers have not been able to locate Richard at this time and a warrant of arrest was requested and granted.

Richard faces charges of break and enter, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, carrying a concealed weapon, uttering threats, and failing to comply with an undertaking.

If you know whereabouts of Thad Richard, please call the Portage la Prairie RCMP at 204-857-4445. Anonymous tips can be made through Manitoba Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.manitobacrimestoppers.com.