Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Tuesday, January 8, 2013     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – C13-004213 On January 7, 2013 at approximately 7:15 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to the 1900 block of Henderson Highway for the report of a commercial robbery that had just occurred.   Officers discovered that two male suspects entered the restaurant, approached the counter and confronted a 20 year old female employee. One of the males produced a weapon and obtained an undisclosed amount of money from the register.    The suspects fled the area in a vehicle.   No one was injured during the incident.   The suspects are described as:   Caucasian, 30-40 years of age, approximately 5'10" tall, skinny build with a white/greyish beard & moustache   Caucasian, mid-twenties, approximately 5'11" tall, skinny build, short dark hair    The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to contact investigators at 204 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at 204 786-TIPS (8477).     SUSPICIOUS R13-001695 On January 7, 2013 members of the Winnipeg Police Service received the report of a suspicious incident which occurred in the Transcona area on December 31, 2012 at approximately 3:00 p.m.   The investigation has revealed that a 51 year old female was waiting in the area of Kildare Avenue and Redonda Street when an unknown male in a vehicle approached her. The male asked if she needed a ride which was declined. The male then began asking the female a number of personal questions all of which were refused.   The male is described as: approximately 40 years of age, short hair wearing a white baseball cap.   The vehicle is described as: a white two-door pick-up truck   The investigation is continuing by members of the East District Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 204 986-2857 or Crime Stoppers at 204 786-TIPS (8477).     SUSPICIOUS C13-004485 On January 7, 2013 at approximately 5:45 p.m. officers responded to the area of Charles Walk regarding a suspicious male in a vehicle.   Attending members met with the complainant and his 10 year old son. It was discovered that the 10 year old male had previously been approached by an unknown male while walking near Robinson Street and Dufferin Avenue.  The suspicious male exited his vehicle and engaged the 10 year old by offering him candy and a ride. The young male declined and ran home and notified a parent.   The male is described as: Male, Caucasian, in his 30's, bald, clean shaven, short stature, skinny build, missing a lower tooth and a tattoo on his upper left arm   The vehicle is described as: an older red cargo style van, no windows, very dirty   The investigation is continuing by members of the District 3 Crime Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact investigators at 204 986-2848 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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