Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Wednesday, February 29, 2012     FINANCIAL INSTITUTION - ROBBERY C12-36231 On February 28, 2012, at approximately 9:40 a.m., uniform patrol members responded to a financial institution located in the 100 block of Osborne Street regarding a robbery incident.   Attending members discovered that a customer had attended to the financial institution for the purpose of making a deposit. While doing so, the female was approached by an unknown male at which time he robbed her of an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect fled and no one was injured.   Officers searched the area however, the suspect was not located.   The suspect is described as:   ·        Male, Caucasian, mid 20's to early 30's, 6'3"-6'4" tall with an average 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).     SUSPICIOUS PERSON C12-36332 Between February 26 and February 28, 2012, four, 9 year old females observed a suspicious vehicle and occupant driving in the area of the 1100 block of Autumnwood Drive.   Officers responded to the area and met with the complainants. It was discovered that a suspicious vehicle had been observed on multiple occasions where the occupant appeared to be watching the girls and possibly taking pictures of them while they played.   The suspect male never made contact with any of the children.   The suspect and vehicle is described as:   ·        Male, dark complexion, approximately 40 years, long black/grey beard, wearing dark clothing and possibly in possession of a grey and black camera.   ·        Operating an older model, dark red van.   The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 986-6245 or CrimeStoppers at 786-TIPS (8477).     SUSPICIOUS PERSON C12-36295 On February 28, 2012, at approximately 11:45 a.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the area of Weston Street and Alexander Avenue regarding a suspicious vehicle and occupant.   Officers were advised that a 9 year old male had been walking in the area when he was approached by an unknown male in a vehicle. The suspect stopped near the child and asked him to get into the vehicle. The suspect remained inside the vehicle and the child ran home and notified a family member.    The suspect and vehicle is described as:   ·        Male, Black, 35 years of age, goatee, wearing a black toque.   ·        Operating an older, red, 4 door car (similar to a Pontiac Grand Am), with rust around the wheel wells.   The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 986-6245 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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