Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Friday, April 29, 2011    COMMERCIAL ROBBERY C11-83397 On April 27th, 2011 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Winnipeg Police Service responded to a gas bar located within the 300 block of Wardlaw Avenue for a report of a commercial robbery that had just occurred.    An armed male suspect attended inside the kiosk while having his face concealed, where he demanded cash from the 35 year old male clerk. An undisclosed amount of cash was provided and the suspect fled. There were no reported injuries.    The suspect is described as:    Male, over 6'00" tall, with a medium build and dark skinned. He was wearing a dark coloured shirt, jeans and a baseball cap.    Anyone who may have information regarding this incident or the suspect is asked to contact investigators from the Major Crimes Unit at 986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).     HOMICIDE UPDATE – ARREST C11-78157 As previously released, on Wednesday, April 20th, 2011 at approximately 8:30 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a stabbing incident in the area of 500 block of Selkirk Avenue.   Attending members located an injured female who was transported to hospital in critical condition, where she later succumbed to her injuries.    The investigation has revealed that the victim as well as family members were in attendance at a hotel when they attended outside. Once outside a verbal argument ensued between the victim and another group of females. The argument escalated to a point where a confrontation occurred between the two groups which resulted in the victim being stabbed.   Two female youths and an adult female have since been arrested and charged with Manslaughter.   On April 28, 2011, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a 17 year old female was arrested in the downtown area. She has been charged with 2nd Degree Murder and detained at the Manitoba Youth Centre.     DRUG WARRANT - ARRESTS R11-35570 On April 8, 2011 at approximately 6:20 p.m., members of the Organized Crime Unit with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team and the National Weapons Enforcement Support Team (NWEST) initiated a traffic stop and subsequently executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act Search Warrant at an address in the area of the 1500 block of Pacific Avenue.   As a result of the traffic stop, the following items were located and seized:   50 – ¼ gram rocks of crack cocaine - estimated street value of $1000.00  The following items were located within the residence:   162 grams of crack cocaine – estimated street value of $16,200.00 137 – ¼ gram rocks of crack cocaine – estimated street value of $2740.00 554 grams marihuana – estimate street value of $5549.00 3 kilograms of benzocaine $10,475 Canadian currency Packaging material, digital scales, cellular phones 2 handguns, 1 shotgun and 1 rifle Two 19 year old males were arrested and charged with numerous drug and weapon related offences.   On April 28, 2011 at approximately 9:45 a.m., officers executed a second Controlled Drug and Substance Act Search Warrant at a residence in the 900 block of Day Street.   A search of the residence revealed the following items:   4 grams of marihuana Electronic Control Device $10,500.00 Canadian currency 15 Percocet Packaging material A 21 year old male and 19 year male were arrested from within the home. They are facing numerous drug and weapon related offences.   The 21 year old male was detained and the 19 year old male was released on a Promise to Appear.     STRONG ARM ROBBERY C11-84592 On April 29, 2011 at approximately 12:15 a.m., officers responded to a commercial robbery that occurred in the vicinity of the first 100 block of Braemar Avenue involving a pizza delivery employee.   The investigation has revealed that a 28 year old male victim attended to the area of Braemar Avenue regarding a pizza order. While walking to the address, 3 male suspects confronted the victim while concealing their identities. One of the armed suspects demanded money from the victim. The employee was then physically assaulted and robbed of 2 pizzas and other personal items.   The suspects are described as: Black males, approximately 5'6' – 5'11" in height.   The victim did not required medical treatment.   The investigation is continuing by members of the East District Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact investigators at 986-2857 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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