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Thursday, March 24, 2011 THIN ICE ADVISORY The Winnipeg Police Service would like to advise all members of the public that recent warm temperatures have made Winnipeg's frozen waterways extremely hazardous. Ice conditions are very unstable at this time of year. Please stay off ALL frozen waterways such as Rivers, Streams, Retention Ponds and Ditches. This is an extremely dangerous time as open water on the rivers is swift and very cold. Parents and teachers are asked to discuss with their children and students the dangers involved with thin ice and cold water. PLEASE BE SAFE! STRONG ARM ROBBERY C11-57417 On March 24, 2011, at approximately 12:10 a.m., Uniform members responded to the area of the 700 block of Wellington Avenue regarding a robbery which had just occurred. Officers met with a 28 year old male victim who related that he was walking northbound on Spence Street approaching Sargent Avenue when he was confronted by 3 male suspects. One of the suspects produced a knife and placed it near the victim's neck area while demanding his property. The victim turned over his property while a second suspect produced a metal pipe and assaulted the victim to the lower body. The victim and suspects fled the area. The victim sustained minor lower body injuries as a result of the incident. The suspects are described as: Suspect 1 – Male, Aboriginal in appearance, 17-18 years, 125-130 lbs., 5'7"- 5'8" in height, clean shaven, thin build, wearing a black jacket an in possession of a knife. Suspect 2 – Male, Aboriginal in appearance, 17-18 years of age, thin build, 5'7" – 5'8" in height, wearing a black jacket, black hat and in possession of a metal pipe. Suspect 3 - Male, Aboriginal in appearance, 17-18 years of age, thin build, 5'7" – 5'8" in height, wearing a black jacket, black hat. The investigation is continuing by members of the Division 11 Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at 986-6668 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477). FRAUD ARREST R10-1701 In April 2009, a 38 year old female opened a bank account to accept public donations for a critically ill family member. The trust account was advertised, and due to significant exposure; funds in excess of $25,000.00 was raised for future medical needs. Between June and October 2009, the 38 year old female withdrew a large portion of the donated funds for her own personal use. In November 2009, members of the Winnipeg Police Service Commercial Crime Unit were notified and entered into an investigation regarding possible accounting discrepancies. On March 23, 2011, the 38 year old female was arrested and is now facing the following charges: Fraud Over $5000.00 and Theft Over $5000.00. She has been released on a Promise to Appear. 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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