Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Tuesday, July 26, 2011       ROBBERY ARREST                                       C11-156109 On July 26th, 2011 at approximately 12:20 a.m. Winnipeg Police Uniform Members and members of the Tactical Support Team responded to the area of Sargent Avenue and Langside Street for the report of an attempt of a strong arm robbery that had just occurred.    A 20 year old male suspect allegedly attempted to rob an adult female of her personal belongings when a 36 year old male that was in the area stopped the robbery.  The female was uninjured and fled the area.    The suspect then physically assaulted the 36 year old male victim, obtained a tool from the victim's bag and attempted to strike him with it.  Officers attended the scene and as a result an electronic control device was deployed and the suspect was subdued.     The suspect was conveyed to hospital in stable condition and upon release was taken into custody.   While in custody the suspect physically assaulted a police officer who sustained minor injuries to the lower body.   Ivan James Mitchell CATCHEWAY, 20 years, has been charged with robbery with weapon, and assault Peace Officer.     He has been detained.    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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