Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Monday, November 28th, 2011 11:00 a.m.     FRAUD INVESTIGATIONS- PUBLIC ADVISORY   C11-217945 The Winnipeg Police Service would like to alert members of the public of a number of instances of fraud that have occurred within senior citizen's complexes within the month of November.    During these instances the suspect male will attend to a senior citizen's apartment complex, where he will pose as a family member visiting a relative.  Once inside the complex the suspect goes to various suites and befriends vulnerable elderly seniors posing as either a maintenance worker or a security guard.  When the suspect is able to gain entry into the suite he immediately begins searching for money, cheques or debit cards, and subsequently requests the PIN number from the victim.    As well, in one instance on November 24th, 2011 Winnipeg Police Members responded to a downtown bank after alert bank employees observed an elderly female in the company of a suspicious male, attempting to withdraw funds.  This suspect male fled prior to police arrival.           The suspect is described as:   Male, approximately 40 to 50 years of age, 5'8" to 6'0" tall with a slim build and sandy blonde/ red hair.  The suspect may also have a beard or noticeable facial hair.     Investigators believe that this same suspect is responsible for a number of recent fraud related instances that have been reported to police.    Employees working in senior citizen's complexes, family members of elderly persons or bank employees are asked to be especially vigilant when dealing with any suspicious activity in senior's residences or any suspicious bank withdrawals involving seniors.      Anyone who has any information regarding the suspect is asked to contact the Division 11 Crime Unit at 986-6668 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).     MALE WANTED- JOSEPH CONRAD LAVALLEE     C11-239031 On November 13th, 2011 at approximately 10:30 p.m. three male suspects, while armed with weapons and having their identities concealed, attended to a residence within the 500 block of Talbot Avenue in search of an unknown male.     The suspects forced open the door and the suite was found to be empty.  When spotted by a neighbour the suspects fled into the rear lane of the 400 block of Riverton Avenue where they confronted a 65 year old male victim who was working in his garage.    The 24 year old suspect, Joseph LAVALLEE along with another suspect allegedly forced their way into the garage where a gun was produced and demands for money were made.  The victim managed to flee into his residence as a number of police units arrived in the area.      As a result of the efforts of East District Members as well as a canine unit, two male suspects were located in the area.    LAVALLEE is currently wanted by police and all attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful.         LAVALLEE is described as; an Aboriginal Male, 24 years of age, 5'11' tall, approximately 220 pounds with a medium build, brown hair and brown eyes.   LAVALLEE may have a goatee and a moustache.     LAVALLEE also has the following tattoos; "JL" on his right forearm, "WA" on his left hand, and "Nicky" on his chest.   Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts 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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