Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Wednesday, January 26, 2011   SUSPICIOUS PERSON UPDATE – STRONG ARM ROBBERY C11-8572 C11-13168 As previously released, on January 12, 2011, members of the Winnipeg Police Service were summoned to the Elmwood area of Winnipeg regarding a suspicious person.   The investigation revealed that on the same date at approximately 4:00 p.m., an 11 year old female was walking in the area of Riverton Avenue and Watt Street when she was approached by an unknown male. This male proceeded to take hold of the victim's arm at which time the victim pulled away and fled the area.    The victim was not injured as a result of the encounter.   On January 19, 2011, at approximately 9:25 a.m., Officers responded to a strong arm robbery which just occurred in the area of Brazier Street and Poplar Avenue.   It was determined that a 46 year old female victim was walking in the area when she was approached from behind by a male unknown to her. The suspect male took hold of the victim and assaulted her to the upper body, causing her to fall to the ground. The suspect subsequently fled the area with the victim's purse and contents.      The male suspect is described in both instances as follows: - Approximately 6'0"- 6'2" tall with an average build, wearing a black parka with brown fur on the hood, black baggy pants, a black ski mask and black finger gloves (fingers exposed).   Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at 986-2857 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY C11-17404 On January 25, 2011 at approximately 6:00 p.m., Uniform members responded to a commercial robbery at a business in the 300 block of Aberdeen Avenue.   The investigation has revealed that two male suspects entered the business, one of which was armed with a shotgun and the other a stick. One of the suspects demanded that the register be opened at which time the 49 year old male victim complied.   The suspects eventually fled with an undisclosed amount of cash, cigarettes and tobacco.   No one was injured as a result of the incident.    The suspects are described as:   Suspect 1 -  Male, Aboriginal in appearance, 16-17 years of age, 5"2" tall, small build, wearing a baseball cap, black scarf around lower face, two tone sport jacket with a crest or writing on the front. Suspect 1 was observed to be in possession of a shotgun.     Suspect 2 – Male, Caucasian, 15-16 years of age, small build, blonde hair collar length, wearing a dark green jacket. Suspect 2 was observed to be in possession of a stick.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at 986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY C11-17536 On January 25, 2011 at approximately 10:00 p.m., Officer's responded to a distress alarm at a business in the 300 block of Broadway.   Attending members learned that a commercial robbery had taken place after an unknown male entered the store and demanded that the register be opened. An undisclosed amount of cash was relinquished and the suspect fled the area.   The suspect is described as: Male, Caucasian, 40-45 years of age, clean shaven, short brown hair, 6'5" tall, skinny build, wearing a blue puffy parka to his knees with grey fur around the hood and beige pants.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at 986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).   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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