Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Saturday, December 11th, 2010     ROBBERY WITH A FIREARM – UPDATE - ARREST C10-281131 On December 11th, 2010 at approximately 3:30 a.m., uniform members were dispatched to the area of Springfield Road and Rothesay Street regarding a strong-arm robbery involving a taxi cab.   The investigation has since revealed that a 32 year old male cab driver was waved down by a male suspect who demanded that he be driven to another location within the city. The driver indicated that he was on route to pick up another fare, but would contact another cab for him. The suspect insisted on being driven and began damaging the interior of the cab. The driver exited the cab and requested that the suspect do the same. The suspect then assaulted the driver. It was at this time the suspect produced a handgun, making verbal threats toward the driver. The suspect then ordered the driver back into the cab, subsequently driving off with the victim as a passenger.        A short time later, attending members located the cab containing both the victim and suspect in the area of the 500 block of McLeod Avenue. A traffic stop was initiated and the suspect was taken into custody.   A 20 year old male is facing numerous weapon related offences, including Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily harm and Impaired Driving.    He has been detained.     For further information contact either: Constable Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Office: (204)986-3061 Fax: (204) 986-3267 Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca   Web: www.winnipeg.ca/Police

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