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A missing Thompson man faces charges in the theft of over $100,000 worth of nickel plates from mining giant Vale. RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for Michael James Schwartz, 30, who was reported to police as a missing person on June 25. He is charged with theft over $5,000 as well as multiple charges of possession of property obtained by crime and possession of proceeds of crime. On May 14, Thompson RCMP was notified by Vale that four bundles of nickel plates had been stolen overnight. The plates were described as being approximately 20 inches by 36 inches in size, nickel in colour, and stamped on both sides with 'VALE' and 'INCO.' The value of the nickel stolen was estimated at $110,000. Anyone with information as to Schwartz's whereabouts is asked to call the Thompson RCMP at 204-677-6909 or their local police detachment.
