News Release - Winnipeg Police Service

Saturday, September 14, 2013         ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON - INVESTIGATION   C13-186891 Emergency personnel responded to the area of Portage Avenue and Maryland Street at approximately 3:20 a.m. regarding an incident involving two male victims.    One of the victims is believed to have been stabbed and the other physically assaulted.   Both victims are currently in stable condition and WPS members continue to investigate the circumstances.   The investigation is in its early stages and limited information is available at this time.   Anyone with information regarding this matter is asked to contact Division 11 Detectives at 204-986-6668 or CrimeStoppers at 204-786-TIPS (8477).     COMMERCIAL BREAK-IN – ARREST   C13-185979 On September 13, 2013 at approximately 2:00 a.m., an automotive business was broken into in the area of the 400 block of Dawson Road N.   The suspect, while in possession of a stolen truck forced entry into the business causing significant damage. While inside, the suspect proceeded to steal an undisclosed amount of automotive parts and place them into the stolen vehicle.   The suspect encountered a dog on the premises at which time the animal was struck with a sledge hammer causing injuries.   The owner was alerted to the break-in and notified police immediately.   Patrol members quickly responded and attempted to prevent the suspect from fleeing the parking lot to the business. It was at this time, the suspect fled in the vehicle having no regard for public safety. The suspect was observed travelling at a high rate of speed while in residential areas and disobeying numerous traffic control devices.   The suspect continued to drive erratically in the area Speers Road and Dawson Road N at which time he sped over a ditch and jumped over a set of railway tracks.   The suspect stopped and fled from the stolen vehicle on foot. He entered a business in the area of the 500 block of Mission Street where he attempted to hide from police.   Members of the WPS Canine Unit tracked the suspect to the business where he was hiding. He was arrested and taken into custody.   The investigation continued by members of the East District Crime Unit with the assistance of the Forensic Identification Unit.   Douglas James SINCLAIR, 34 year-old has been charged with the following and detained due to his alleged involvement:   Break, Enter a Place x 3 Flight from Police Officer Possess Property Obtained by Crime x 3 Dangerous Operation – Motor Vehicle Theft over $5000.00 Possession Break-In Instruments Killing or Injuring Animals HTA – Drive without a licence   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.