Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Monday, April 23, 2012      ARMED AND BARRICADED - ARREST C12-72859 On April 22, 2012, at approximately 6:45 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a residence located in the 100 block of Eaglemere Drive regarding a domestic situation.   The investigation has revealed that a 48 year old male was armed with a firearm and refusing to cooperate with officers. As a result, the Incident Command Structure was initiated, utilizing Uniform Patrol Members, Crisis Negotiators, Tactical Support Team and the Canine Unit.   Due to the efforts of numerous officers, at approximately 12:10 a.m., the male was safely taken into custody. A firearm and ammunition was seized at that time.   The firearm was not discharged and no one was injured.   The male remains in police custody and is facing weapon related charges.     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY C12-73060 On April 23, 2012, at approximately 2:00 a.m., officers responded to a commercial robbery at a convenience store located in the 700 block of Mountain Avenue.   Attending members discovered that a lone male suspect entered the store and attended behind the till area. It was at this time the male began removing an undisclosed amount of cigarettes prior to fleeing. The suspect was not observed to be armed and no one was injured as a result. Two employees were present at the time, a 50 year old male and 61 year old female.   The suspect is described as:   ·        Male ·        Aboriginal in appearance ·        25-30 years of age ·        5'6" tall ·        Medium/heavy build ·        Shaved head   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-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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