Winnipeg Police Service News Release:

Thursday, March 7, 2013 COMMERCIAL ROBBERY – C13-043611 On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at approximately 4:00 a.m. members of the Winnipeg Police Service were dispatched to a convenience store in the 1000 block of Autumnwood Drive for the report of a commercial robbery.   Responding officers met with the 31 year old male clerk who advised that a male, armed with a weapon and his identity disguised entered the store, demanded and received an undisclosed amount of cash.   The clerk was not injured.   The suspect is described as: Caucasian, 25–30 years of age, 5'7"-5'8" in height with a slim build.   The investigation is continuing by members of the Major Crimes Unit. Anyone with information regarding this matter or the identity of the suspect is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-6219 or Crime Stoppers at (204) 786-TIPS (8477).     FINANCIAL ROBBERY – C13-043803 On Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at approximately 12:30 p.m. Winnipeg Police Service members were dispatched to a financial institution in the 1600 block of Dublin Avenue for the report of a robbery that had just occurred.   Attending members learned that multiple male suspects some armed with a weapon and all with their identities concealed entered the bank.  The males demanded and received an undisclosed amount of cash after which they fled the bank and left in a vehicle. No injuries were reported.   No suspect or vehicle descriptions are available.   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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