Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Tuesday, November 30th, 2011 11:00 a.m.     FRAUD ARREST                                                C11-194090 On November 28th, 2011 the Winnipeg Police Service issued a public advisory warning for a number of instances of fraud that had 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.           After a lengthy investigation Division 11 Detectives arrested an individual in connection with these incidents.   Claude Raymond Brabant, 46 years of Winnipeg has been charged with:   Fraud x 5 Theft Under x 5 Break and Enter - Commit Indictable Offence Indecent Act     Winnipeg Police Service is issuing a photograph of Brabant in an effort to locate any outstanding victims.   Anyone with additional information regarding these incidents is asked to contact the Division 11 Crime Office at (204) 986-6668     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY                                   C11-249230 On November 29th, 2011 at approximately 4:10 a.m. a female entered a convenience store in the 600 block of Broadway armed with a knife. The female attacked an employee behind the counter, stabbing the victim and demanding money. Customers inside the store disarmed the accused and held her until police arrived.   The victim was transported to hospital in unstable condition, but has since been upgraded to stable.   Delores Williams, 48 has been charged with:   ·        Attempt Murder ·        Robbery with a Weapon ·        Utter Threats x 2   She is detained in custody at the Provincial Remand Centre.      SHOTS                                                                  C11-249432 On November 29th, 2011 at approximately 10:20 p.m., Winnipeg Police responded to a report of gun shots in the 1000 block of Beauty Avenue. Investigators confirmed that two adjacent homes had been struck with gun shots.   A suspect wanted in connection with this incident is described as follows:   ·        Male ·        5'4" to 5'5", 16 – 20 years ·        Thin build ·        Wearing all black clothing, a dark neck warmer over his face   Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Winnipeg Police Organized Crime Unit or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPPS (8477).     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY                                   C11-249311 On November 29th, 2011 at approximately 6:35 Winnipeg Police responded to a report of a commercial robbery in the 2000 block of McPhillips Street. A Female was attempting to flee the store after stealing merchandise when she was confronted by store security. While attempting to arrest the suspect, the loss prevention officer was pepper sprayed and the suspect fled.   With the assistance of Air One, General Patrol was able to locate the suspect over 2 kilometres from the scene.   Stacy McKay, 37 of Winnipeg was charged Robbery, Unauthorized possession of a Weapon and Breach of Recognizance.       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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