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Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION - UPDATE C11-202815 As previously released, on Sunday, September 25th, 2011 at approximately 4:20 a.m., Winnipeg Police Service members responded to the area of Boyd Avenue and Andrews Street to check on the well being of an injured male. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased adult male. The deceased has been identified as: David Michael VINCETT, 20 years of Winnipeg. An autopsy has been completed and it has been determined that the victim succumbed to upper body injuries as a result of a firearm discharge. Investigators are seeking information regarding the victim's whereabouts leading up to the time of the incident. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 986-6508 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477). COMMERCIAL ROBBERIES – ARREST C11-204019 On September 26th, 2011 at approximately 10:10 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a commercial robbery at a restaurant located in the 1100 block of Main Street. It was discovered that a male suspect attempted to remove cash from the till however was unsuccessful. The suspect fled the store on foot. Moments later, officers responded to a drug store located in the 1100 block of Main Street regarding a commercial robbery. The male suspect confronted a store employee while indicating he was armed with a gun. The suspect eventually fled with a small amount of merchandise. No one was injured as a result of either incident. Attending members subsequently located the suspect in a washroom of a neighbouring business at which time he was placed under arrest. Members of the Major Crimes Unit continued with the investigation. As a result, a 43 year old male suspect is facing 6 additional charges regarding previous commercial robbery incidents. They are as follows:
He is facing the following charges: Robbery x 3, Robbery with a Weapon x 5 and Fail to Comply with Conditions of a Recognizance x 6. He has been detained. FIRES C11-204119 On September 27th, 2011, at approximately 1:10 a.m., emergency personnel responded to a vehicle fire in the area of the 800 block of Beach Avenue. As a result, damage is estimated at $15,000.00. A short time later, within close proximity, a small garbage fire was located and extinguished in the area of the 700 block of Manhattan Avenue. Patrolling members then located another working vehicle fire in the area of the 700 block of Talbot Avenue. As a result, damage is estimated $7000.00. A second garbage fire was extinguished in the area of the 800 block of Beach Avenue. No arrest(s) have been made at this time. Members of the Arson Strike Force continue to investigate. 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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