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Saturday, August 27th, 2011 12:00 noon PROPERTY OFFENCES INVESTIGATION- ARRESTS C11-179921 On Thursday, August 26th, during the early morning hours, between 2:50 a.m., and 4:00 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service Uniform Members were notified of suspicious persons in the Burrows area of the city, along with property related crimes that had occurred. A number of units attended and began searching the area, subsequently locating the suspects in the area of Dalton Street and Mountain Avenue. Upon seeing police, the suspects fled the area. As a result of the combined efforts by numerous officers, including Division 13 general patrol members, officers from the Canine Unit and Air1, an extensive area search was conducted resulting in a number of persons taken into custody. This continued investigation by Division 13 Uniform members has resulted in charges pending against five male youths for the following property related incidents: - Approximately $200 in damages to shed within the 1600 block of Arlington Street. - $100 in damage to a garage also within the 1600 block of Arlington Street. A mountain bike, valued at $200 was removed. - Damage to two garages within the 400 block of Seymour Street, where two bikes valued at $500 were removed. - Damage to a garage within the 800 block of Machray Avenue - Approximately $350 in damages to a vehicle within a garage in the 400 block of Robertson Street. Officers have recovered the 3 bikes. Four 14 year old male youths, and a 12 year old male youth will be facing a variety of charges in connection with this incidents, including: - Break and enter- commit indictable offence, possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose and mischief under $5000. Three youths have been detained at the Manitoba Youth Centre, while the remaining two youths have been released to appear in court at a later date. This investigation is continuing. COMMERCIAL ROBBERY- ARRESTS C11-179761 On August 25th, 2011 at approximately 10:20 p.m. an 18 year old male victim was walking near Boyd Avenue and Charles Street when an unknown male suspect approached him and without warning pulled him to the ground and began to physically assault him. The victim was able to yell for help and area citizens attended, causing the suspect to flee the scene. The victim received minor upper body injuries as a result of the assault. Later, just after 11:00 p.m. two suspect males attended to a restaurant within the 1100 block of Main Street, where one of the suspects threatened to assault the 18 year old male clerk and demanded money indicating he had a weapon. When the clerk advised there was no money, the suspects fled the store and police were called. There were no reported injuries. Patrolling Division 13 Uniform Members located both suspect males in the immediate area where they were taken into custody. Uniform members, along with detectives from the Major Crimes Unit, continued with this investigation. Officers learned that immediately after the commercial robbery, the 21 year old male suspect encountered a 65 year old male victim driving in the rear lane of the 200 block of Mountain Avenue. The suspect produced a knife and confronted the victim, demanding he get out of the vehicle. When the victim refused and began driving away the suspect caused approximately $500 damage to the victim's vehicle. Two males are facing the following charges for their alleged involvement in these incidents; Joshua Daniel HOULE, 21 years of Winnipeg - Robbery, utter threats and assault caused bodily harm Derek Keith YOUNG, 23 years, also of Winnipeg - Two counts of robbery, mischief under, possess weapon for dangerous purpose and failing to comply with probation Both males have been detained at the remand centre. 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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