Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Wednesday, February 1, 2012     STRONG ARM ROBBERY C12-19039 On January 31, 2012, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Uniform patrol members, including Canine Unit members responded to the area of Pembina Highway and Dalhousie Drive regarding three people robbed of their property.   Attending members discovered that three male victims, 17, 18 and 25 years of age were walking through a parking lot when they were confronted by three male suspects. One of the suspects produced a knife when money, cigarettes and other personal items were demanded and stolen. The 18 year old male victim was physically assaulted to the upper body.        The suspects fled the area after a bystander drove up interrupting the robbery in progress. Police were subsequently notified.   The suspects are described as: Males, Aboriginal in appearance, 5'7"- 5'9" tall, 170-200 lbs. One of the suspects was observed wearing a black puffy jacket. The other suspect is described as having short dark hair, shorter than the first suspect, heavier set than the first suspect and wearing a dark bandana over his face. There is no description of the third suspect.   The investigation is continuing by members of the District 6 Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact police at 986-2877 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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