Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Saturday, December 22, 2012     FINANCIAL ROBBERY C12-256765 On December 21, 2012 at approximately 3:10 p.m., officers responded to a bank located in the 200 block of Portage Avenue regarding a robbery incident.   The investigation has revealed that a lone male suspect entered the business and confronted a 23 year old female employee. The suspect demanded cash however fled empty handed.   The suspect is described as: Male, approximately 50 years of age, 5'10"-6'0" tall, medium build and having a handlebar style moustache.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspects is asked to contact investigators at 204 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204 786-TIPS (8477).      ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON – ARREST C12-256952 On December 21, 2012, at approximately 7:55 p.m., WPS members responded to a residence located in the 900 block of Lipton Street regarding a stabbing incident.   Uniform Patrol members and other emergency personnel responded and located a 21 year old female suffering from serious injuries as a result of being stabbed and physically assaulted.   The investigation has revealed that the victim and her 17 year old sister became involved in a verbal dispute. The altercation escalated at which time the victim was stabbed and assaulted.   The victim was transported from the scene in critical condition, later upgraded to stable condition.   Members of the Division 11 Crime Unit were notified and continued with the investigation.   The 21 year old female was arrested at the scene and charged with the following offences: Aggravated Assault, Assault and Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm.   She was detained.        COMMERCIAL ROBBERY C12-256981 On December 21, 2012 at approximately 8:50 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a beer vendor located in the 800 block of Regent Avenue regarding a robbery involving two male suspects.   Attending members met with a 20 year old male staff member who related that he had been confronted by two male suspects, one of which threatened him with a knife. Both suspects attended behind the store counter, demanded that the till be opened and robbed the business of an undisclosed amount of cash.   No injuries were reported.   The suspects fled in a vehicle southbound toward Pandora Avenue.   The suspects are described as follows:   Suspect # 1 – Male, Caucasian, 5'10" – 6'0" tall, average build, approximately 30 years of age, brown eyes and unshaven.   Suspect # 2 – Male, Caucasian, 6'0" tall with a skinny build.   The suspects fled in a newer model, 4 door light coloured car (possibly grey).   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspects is asked to contact investigators at 204 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204 786-TIPS (8477).     For further information contact either: Constable Jason Michalyshen, Public Information Officer Constable Eric Hofley, 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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