Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Sunday, February 10, 2013 COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – C13-027268 On Saturday, February 9, 213 at approximately 7:30 p.m. Winnipeg Police members were dispatched to a restaurant in the 1000 block of McPhillips Street for the report of a commercial robbery.   A lone male, armed with a weapon confronted the three employees, demanded and received an undisclosed amount of money.  He then fled the store.   No injuries were reported.   The suspect is described as: Caucasian, approximately 30 years of age, 6' tall.   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).     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – C13-027445 On Sunday, February 10, 2013 at approximately 12:00 a.m. officers were dispatched to the 3700 block of Portage Avenue for the report of a commercial robbery that had just occurred at a gas bar.   The 26 year old male attendant reported that a lone male, armed with a weapon entered the store, demanded and received an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes.  The suspect then fled.   The attendant was not injured.   The suspect is described as: Aboriginal in appearance, 20 years of age, 5'6" in height with a thin build and scar below his left eye.   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).     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – C13-027561 On Sunday, February 10, 2013 at approximately 4:00 a.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to a convenience store in the 800 block of Ellice Avenue for the report of a commercial robbery.   The two male employees informed officers that a lone male, armed with a weapon entered the store and attended to the till.  The suspect then demanded and received an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes after which he fled the store.   Neither employee was injured.   The suspect is described as: Aboriginal in appearance with short dark hair and a small black moustache.   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).   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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