Monday, June 4, 2012

Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

 

  

Monday, June 4, 2012
11:00 a.m.
 
 
COMMERCIAL ROBBERY                   C12-104689
On Sunday, June 3, 2012 at approximately 5:43 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 2800 block of Pembina Highway for the report of a commercial robbery.
 
The investigation revealed that a male suspect armed with a weapon and wearing a disguise attended to this location and confronted a 19 year old male employee. The suspect demanded and received an undisclosed amount of cash and fled from location.
 
The 19 year old victim was not injured as a result of this incident.
 
The suspect is described as follows: Male, Caucasian, approximately 25 years old, 5'5"-5'7" tall, medium build.
 
The investigation is continuing by the Major Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at 204-986-6219 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).
 
 
 
ARSON  – ARRESTS             C12-1047574
On Sunday, June 3, 2012 at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to the 200 block of Pritchard Avenue regarding the report of a residential break-in and a fire.  Three youths were seen fleeing from this location.
 
Police arrived on scene and found several onlookers watching Winnipeg Fire Service distinguished the fire that had engulfed the residence.
 
The investigation revealed that three male youths attended to this location and broke into the residence and set a fire. This was observed by witnesses in the area who notified the police.
 
Officers immediately searched the surrounding area and at 8:15 p.m., located the three male youths at Charles Street and Pritchard Avenue. The males were arrested and taken into custody.
 
There were no injuries as a result of the fire. The total value of damage is estimated at $180,000.
 
Accused #1 - 13 year old male was charged with the following:
  • Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
Accused #1 was released on a Promise to Appear.
 
Accused #2 - 13 year old male was charged with the following:
  • Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
  • Failure to Comply with Sentence
  • Fail to Comply with Condition Undertaking
  • Fail to Comply with Condition Recognizance
Accused #2 was detained in custody.
 
Accused #3 - 14 year old male was charged with the following:
  • Break, Enter dwelling house – commit indictable offence
  • Possession Incendiary Material
Accused #3 was released on a Promise to Appear
 
 
 
PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT
The Winnipeg Police Service reminds the public not to leave garage openers in vehicles as there have been reported incidents of garage openers being stolen from vehicles and used to gain entry into residential homes.
 
Please visit the following Winnipeg Police Service Website link for more home safety tips: http://www.winnipeg.ca/police/TakeAction/safety_home.stm
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 

For further information contact either:
Patrol Sgt. Monica Stothers, Public Information Officer
Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer


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Email:
WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca  
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