Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Friday, January, 28, 2011  COMMERCIAL ROBBERY C11-19029 On January 27, 2011 at approximately 10:30 p.m., uniform members responded to a robbery event which occurred at a convenience store located in the 600 block of Ellice Avenue.   The investigation has revealed that a male suspect armed with a knife entered the business and confronted a 32 year old male employee. A second suspect was observed standing outside the business at the time of the incident.   The suspect that entered the store jumped over the counter and began removing an undisclosed amount of cigarettes. He subsequently fled the area on foot.   No one was injured as a result of the incident.   The suspects are described as:   Suspect 1 – (Entered the store) Male, 5'10" in height and a medium build.   Suspect 2 – (Stood outside store) Female, 5'8" in height.   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).     DRUG WARRANT ARREST C11-18636 On January 27, 2011, members of the District 2 Community Support Unit with the assistance of District 2 Crime Unit, Tactical Support Team and the Drug Unit, executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act Search Warrant at a residence in the 5000 block of Rannock Avenue.   As a result of the investigation, a grow operation was located within the residence including firearms and ammunition.   Officers seized the following:   ·        218 Cannabis Marihuana Plants - estimated street value $244,160.00 ·        Grow Operation Equipment – valued at $5000.00 ·        .22 Calibre sawed off rifle and ammunition ·        12 gauge sawed off shotgun and ammunition   A 43 year old male has been arrested and is facing numerous drug and weapon related offences. He was released on a Promise to Appear.     STABBING C11-19122 On January 28, 2011 at approximately 1:10 a.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Young Street regarding a stabbing incident.   At this stage of the investigation, it appears that the 23 year old male victim was walking in the area when he was approached by two male suspects. The suspects demanded the victim's property at which time a physical altercation occurred. As a result, the victim was stabbed to the lower body and the suspects fled with various personal items.   The victim was initially transported to hospital in unstable condition, later upgraded to stable condition.   No arrests have been made at this time.   The investigation is continuing.     RESIDENTIAL ROBBERY C11-19225 On January 28, 2011 at approximately 5:50 a.m., uniform members were dispatched to a residence in the 800 block of Alverstone Street regarding a robbery incident.   At this stage of the investigation, it appears several armed males forced their way into a suite and assaulted a male occupant. Items were removed and the suspects fled the area.   Four individuals are presently in police custody.   The victim did not require medical treatment.   The investigation is in its early stages and Division 11 Detectives are actively involved. There is no further information available at this time.   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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