Winnipeg Police Service News Release

Monday, April 2nd, 2012   SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION          C12- 58431  On April 1st, 2012 just before 7:30 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service Division 16 members responded to a residence within the 500 block of Warsaw Avenue for a report of a residential break-in and attempt sexual assault that had occurred at approximately 20 minutes earlier.  Upon arrival officers met with the 30 year old female victim who was not injured as a result of the incident.  Officers learned that the victim, who was asleep at the time, woke up and observed a male in her room. The victim began to shout at the suspect and he left the suite.   He was last seen riding away on a men's mountain bike.   The suspect is described as: -       Male, 5'9"- 5'10" tall, with a muscular build and very short hair. He was wearing a light coloured short sleeved shirt.   This investigation is continuing by detectives from the Sex Crimes Unit. Anyone who has any information regarding this incident or the suspect is asked to contact 204-986-6245 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION                     C12-57700 As previously released, on Saturday, March 31st, 2012 shortly after 10:00 a.m., Winnipeg Police Service uniform members were dispatched to the rear of an apartment complex located within the 700 block of Notre Dame Avenue for a report of suspicious circumstances.   Upon arrival, officers located evidence near a garbage bin. The scene was secured and the body of a deceased adult female was recovered.       The victim has been identified as Carolyn Marie SINCLAIR, 25 years of Winnipeg.   At this stage in the investigation it is believed SINCLAIR had been at location for a lengthy period of time. The cause of death will not be released at this time.                     On December 30th, 2011, SINCLAIR was reported as a missing person. The Winnipeg Police Service had requested the public's assistance in locating SINCLAIR and indicated that she was known to frequent the West End areas of the city.   An extensive investigation was conducted by members of the Missing Persons Unit where numerous individuals were interviewed. As a result of this investigation officers can acknowledge that SINCLAIR led a high-risk lifestyle.   A photo of SINCLAIR is being released in hopes that someone will have information that may assist in this investigation.   SINCLAIR last had contact with her family members on December 13th, 2011.   The Winnipeg Police Service is requesting that anyone who may have information regarding Carolyn SINCLAIR's whereabouts or activities since mid- December 2011 is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).      HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION                                   C12-58014 As previously released, on March 31st, 2012 at approximately 7:40 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service members and emergency services responders were dispatched to an area within the 200 block of Balmoral Street for a report of male found lying in a yard.   Upon arrival, a deceased adult male was located.   The victim has been identified as Johnathen James Felix, 21 years of Winnipeg.   A cause of death has yet to be determined however investigators believe that the victim had sustained an injury consistent with a gunshot wound.     At this stage in the investigation homicide investigators have not ruled out any drug or gang connections associated to this incident.    Anyone who has any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Homicide Unit at 204-986-6508 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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