Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Thursday, February 14, 2013     PUBLIC ADVISORY – TELEPHONE SCAM   The Winnipeg Police Service would like to advise the public of fraudulent telephone calls being made to unsuspecting potential victims indicating that they have won a large sum of money (2.5 million dollars) and a luxury vehicle (Mercedes-Benz).   The victims are contacted by telephone by an individual who associates himself to a legitimate organization. The suspect has been consistently described as having a strong Jamaican accent. The potential victim is told that he/she must send between $199.00 and $399.00 in order to claim the prize.   The Winnipeg Police Service has received numerous complaints of this nature in the past and as recently as this past week.   If members of the public receive this type of call but do not send money and are not victimized, we ask them to notify the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. If anyone has been victimized financially, they are asked to contact the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and make a report to police.   The Winnipeg Police Service would like to remind the public not to send any amount of money or provide credit card numbers or any other financial information under these types of circumstances.  If someone has legitimately won a prize, there should be no cost to the winner.    Anyone receiving these types of telephone calls should hang up immediately. For further information visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at: http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/     STRONG-ARM ROBBERY INVESTIGATIONS C13-25085 C13-29345 On February 6, 2013 uniform patrol members responded to the 300 block of Burrows Avenue regarding a robbery incident involving a 21 year old male victim. The investigation has revealed that the victim located an on-line advertisement for the sale of a smartphone (IPhone5). The victim responded to the ad and eventually made arrangements with the seller to meet and purchase the phone.  While in the area of Burrows Avenue on February 6th at approximately 8:30 p.m., the victim was confronted by a male armed with a gun demanding money. The gun was not discharged and the victim was robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash. On February 12, 2013 officers were called to the area of Burrows Avenue and Main Street regarding a robbery incident involving a 22 year old male victim and 19 year old female victim.  The investigation has revealed similar circumstances to the previous incident. The victims made arrangements to meet the on-line seller in order to complete the transaction. While in the area, the victims were confronted by a male in possession of a gun and robbed of an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured and the suspect fled the area. In both instances, similar suspect descriptors have been provided: Suspect - Male,Aboriginal in appearance, between 5'11"- 6'2" tall, medium build, clean shaven, wearing dark clothing and possibly in possession of a long gun.   These matters are being investigated by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding these investigations is asked to contact police 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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