Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 11:00 a.m.   FINANCIAL INSTITUTION  ROBBERY                             C11-65867 On Monday, April 4th, 2011 at approximately 5:00 p.m. the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a report of a commercial robbery at a financial institution in the 1500 block of Dakota Street.   A lone male armed with a knife entered the premises and grabbed an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing on foot.   The suspect is described as:   ·        Male ·        Tan coloured skin ·        Mid twenties ·        6'1" – 6'4" in height ·        220 – 240 pounds with a stocky build   Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Major Crime Unit at 986-6219, or CrimeStoppers at 786-8477.     FIRE INVESTIGATION                                                         C11-66219 On Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 at approximately 3:00 a.m. the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a working fire at a residence in the 100 block of Maryland Avenue. There were no injuries. Damage to the structure was estimated at $50,000.   The Arson Strike Force is investigating. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact either 986-6813 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).    SEXUAL ASSAULT                                                             C11-66158 On Tuesday, April 5th, 2011 the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a report of a serious sexual assault that occurred at approximately 12:15 a.m. in the 300 block of Partridge Avenue.   A female in her mid twenties was returning to her residence when she was confronted by an unknown male. The victim was forced into a stairwell where she was sexually assaulted by the attacker. The victim was conveyed to hospital and released.   The suspect is described as:   Male, Caucasian in appearance Clean shaven Mid twenties Approximately 5'9" – 5'11" in height Medium build with broad shoulders Wearing a black coloured hoodie pulled tight around his face and black jeans  Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Sex Crime Unit at 986-6245, or CrimeStoppers at 786-8477.           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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