Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Tuesday, April 12, 2011    NUMEROUS SNAKES AND OTHER REPTILES LOCATED IN SUITE C11-69337 On April 9, 2011, at approximately 3:00 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to an animal call at a suite located in the 300 block of Assiniboine Avenue.   Initial reports indicated that a 75 year old male resident located a loose 5-6 foot long snake under the sink of his bathroom. Officers attended, Animal Services were notified and the snake was safely secured.   The investigation continued at which time officers identified the owner of the snake to be a 33 year old male resident of the same building. It was during a search of the owner's suite when officers located over 50 additional snakes and other reptiles.   Since this time, several snakes have been seized and the owner is currently facing charges under the City of Winnipeg Exotic Animal By-Law.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Winnipeg Police Service and Animal Services.   For more information regarding the City of Winnipeg Exotic Animal By-Law, please visit http://www.winnipeg.ca/cms/animal/faqs/exotic_faq.stm#2     STABBING C11-70633 On April 10, 2011 at approximately 7:25 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a stabbing incident in the area of Euclid Avenue and Austin Street.   Attending members discovered that the stabbing had actually occurred in the vicinity of the 800 block of Main Street.   The investigation has revealed that a 21 year old male was riding his bike in the area of Austin Street and Euclid Avenue when he was confronted by two males also on bikes. The suspects demanded the victim's bike but were refused. A physical confrontation occurred at which time the victim fled southbound on Main Street. The suspects pursued the victim only to catch up with him in the area of the 800 block of Main Street.   It was at this time one of the suspects produced a knife and proceeded to stab the victim several times to the upper body.   The victim was again able to flee and summon the assistance of bystanders.   The victim was conveyed to hospital in unstable condition, later upgraded and finally released.   The suspects are described as:   Suspect #1 – Male, Aboriginal in appearance, 16 years of age, 5'6" tall, 140 lbs., slim build, short dark hair and clean shaven.   Suspect #2 – Male, in his teens.     The investigation is continuing by members of the District 3 Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at 986-2848 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY C11-71083 On April 10, 2011 at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers were dispatched to a commercial robbery incident at a gas bar located in the 400 block of Academy Road.   The investigation has revealed that a 19 year old male employee was confronted by an armed male suspect. The suspect demanded and received an undisclosed amount of cash and cigarettes before fleeing the area on foot.   The victim was not injured as a result of the incident.   The suspect is described as: Male, Caucasian, 5'11"- 6'00" tall, with a thin build.   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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