Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Wednesday, February 1, 2012     STRONG ARM ROBBERY – ARRESTS C12-18839 On January 31, 2012, at approximately 1:30 p.m., numerous police resources responded to the Manitoba Avenue and Arlington Street regarding a strong arm robbery involving an 88 year old female victim.   The victim had previously attended to a store located in the 800 block of Selkirk Avenue where she purchased some items and exited. Two female suspects, also in the store, followed the victim out of the business to a nearby back lane. It was at this time the suspects confronted the victim from behind, grabbing at her purse causing her to fall to the ground.   The suspects fled with the victim's purse containing an undisclosed amount of cash.   Due to the efforts of Uniform Patrol members, and Division 13 Detectives, both suspects were identified and arrested.   Vanessa Lynn MCKENZIE, 24 years and Cynthia Anne PARISIAN, 31 years have been charged with Robbery with Violence. They were detained.   ************************************************************************************   Due to the victim's circumstances, an initiative facilitated by involved members have taken the unique step of setting up a trust account at the Winnipeg Police Credit Union - acct # 1035393.  Anyone interested can contact the Police Credit Union.       COMMERCIAL ROBBERY C12-19108 On January 31, 2012, at approximately 8:55 p.m., officers responded to a business located in the 1100 block of Grant Avenue regarding a robbery incident.   It has been determined that two male suspects, while concealing their identity and armed with what has been described as a Taser or Stun gun, entered the store.   A 19 year old male cashier was confronted and threatened with the weapon. The victim complied with the demands and the suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.    No one was injured as a result of the incident.   The suspects are described as follows:   Suspect 1 - Caucasian, male, 25-35 years of age and 5'10" tall.   Suspect 2 – Caucasian, male, 25-35 years of age, 6'2"-6'4" tall with a medium build.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 986-6219 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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