News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Friday, July 12, 2013     PUBLIC ADVISORY – TRANSIENT UNLICENSED PAVERS The Winnipeg Police Service would like to advise members of the public about the possible return to the city of transient unlicensed asphalt pavers.  In years past, the Winnipeg Police Service became involved in the arrest of foreign nationals illegally doing work for cash, which in many cases was proven to be substandard.  In some circumstances, the victims were compelled to pay additional money when the workers threatened to leave the job incomplete.    Typically, the fraudulent contractor attended to the victim's residence and solicited the work in person.   To avoid becoming a victim of substandard work done by transient unlicensed workers, members of the public are encouraged to take the following precautions: · Request to see a business license · Conduct an online search of the company to determine credibility · Agree to and sign a written contract · Pay by cheque   If you believe that you have been approached and solicited by a travelling asphalt paver or other fraudulent contractors, you are asked to call the Winnipeg Police Service Commercial Crime Unit at 204-986-6231.     COMMERCIAL ROBBERY INVESTIGATION – C13-133114 As previously released – On July 6, 2013 at approximately 6:20 p.m., members of the Winnipeg Police Service responded to a business located in the 100 block of St. Anne's Road regarding a robbery incident.   The investigation has revealed that two female clerks were confronted by a male who produced a weapon and robbed the business of an undisclosed amount of cash. No one was injured and the suspect fled.   The male suspect is described as: Caucasian, 50-60 years-old, average build, collar-length grey wavy hair, approximately 5'10" tall.   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).      ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON INVESTIGATION C13-137411 On July 12, 2013 at approximately 3:50 a.m., Patrol members, Canine Unit members, including other emergency personnel responded to a residence located in the 400 block of Flora Avenue regarding a stabbing incident.   Upon arrival, a 17 year-old male was located having injuries consistent with being stabbed. The victim is in stable condition.   The investigation has revealed that the victim was walking with friends in the area of Selkirk Avenue and Salter Street when they were confronted. As a result, the victim was stabbed. The victim and his friends made their way to Flora Avenue at which time emergency services were notified.   No arrest(s) have been made at this time.   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 Detective Sergeant Natalie Aitken, Public Information Officer Phone: (204) 986-3061 | Fax: (204) 986-3267 | Email: WPS-PIO@Winnipeg.ca Share this mailing with your social network by clicking on the appropriate link:       Related Winnipeg Police Service Report a Crime Online Crime Stoppers CrimeStat Unsubscribe If you do not want to receive these emails anymore, unsubscribe. Please do not reply to this email. This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address and replies are not monitored. Mailing address: City of Winnipeg, 510 Main Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3B 1B9 Privacy Statement The City of Winnipeg values your privacy. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties. You are receiving this email as a result of your signing up for the Winnipeg Police Service Email News list offered on the City of Winnipeg website. You may unsubscribe or change your subscription options at any time.